Physical Science, New York Edition

Chapter 16: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Standardized Test Practice

1.
In which state of matter would you expect to find water, at 108°C and 1 atm on Earth?
A)liquid
B)gas
C)plasma
D)solid
2.
On which points on the graph is water increasing in temperature?

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A)F and G
B)G and K
C)F, G, H, and K
D)F and H
3.
On which points on the graph is the water changing state?

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A)F and G
B)G and K
C)F and H
D)F, G, H, and K
4.
Which of these is likely to have matter in a plasma state?
A)incandescent light
B)lightning
C)microwave oven
D)steam
5.
In which state of matter are the particles likely to be closest together?
A)gas
B)liquid
C)plasma
D)solid
6.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?

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A)Gas A had the greatest increase in volume.
B)Gas C had the greatest increase in volume.
C)Gas B has less volume as it cools.
D)The gases all increased in volume.
7.
At approximately what temperature is the volume of Gas A about 30 liters?

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A)0°C
B)100°C
C)200°C
D)-100°C
8.
At what temperature range were measurements taken during this experiment?

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A)-273°C to -175°C
B)-175°C to 300°C
C)-273°C to 300°C
D)0°C to 300°C
9.
The amount of energy needed to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase is the
A)heat of vaporization.
B)melting point.
C)kinetic energy.
D)heat of fusion.
10.
At a constant temperature, an increase in pressure of a gas causes the volume to
A)increase.
B)remain the same.
C)increase or decrease depending on the gas.
D)decrease.
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