Exploring States of Matter and Their Transitions

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1. The picture below shows Kelsey's glass of ice water. Which of the following is correct about Kelsey's glass of ice water?

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In this scenario, the correct answer is A. It is a mixture because ice and water are two different things in two different states. When the ice cubes are in the glass with water, it forms a mixture of solid (ice) and liquid (water) phases.

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Exploring States Of Matter And Their Transitions - Quiz

Explore the intriguing world of matter with our 'Matter Unit 2' quiz. This assessment focuses on understanding different states of matter, their properties, and transitions. It's designed to enhance your comprehension of fundamental chemistry concepts, essential for academic success in science.

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2. Which of the following describes the difference between the motion of liquid water and water vapor?

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In liquid water, the particles can slide past each other, allowing the liquid to flow and take the shape of its container. In water vapor, the particles are free to move in all directions as they are not confined like in a liquid state.

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3. What is the most likely reason that the red liquid inside of a thermometer moves up when it is heated?

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When the red liquid inside a thermometer is heated, the particles in the liquid gain energy and move faster, causing them to spread apart. This expansion leads to an increase in volume, which in turn causes the liquid level to rise in the thermometer.

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4. Elizabeth has two separate samples of the same substance. One sample is in the liquid state, and the other is in the solid state. The two samples most likely differ in which property?

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The answer is A because the main difference between a substance in liquid and solid state lies in the arrangement and strength of the chemical bonds between atoms.

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5. Which of the following is an example of a container that is filled with a pure substance rather than a mixture?

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Helium is an element and a pure substance, making a balloon filled with helium an example of a container with a pure substance. Options A, B, and D contain mixtures of different substances.

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6. Which of the following statements describes a difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

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A pure substance has a fixed composition, meaning its properties remain constant regardless of sample. On the other hand, a mixture can have varying compositions, leading to differences in properties between samples.

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7. On a warm sunny afternoon, ocean water splashed onto a rock. A short time later, the rock was dry. Which statement best explains what happened to the water on the rock?

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The correct answer is A. Heat caused the water to become a gas. When the warm sun's heat was applied to the water on the rock, it caused the water to evaporate and turn into gas, leading to the rock becoming dry.

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8. If a certain mixture is homogeneous, you would probably conclude that the physical properties and the composition:

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In a homogeneous mixture, the physical properties and composition are uniform throughout, hence the correct answer is that they are the same in every small volume from the sample.

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The picture below shows Kelsey's glass of ice water. Which of the...
Which of the following describes the difference between the motion of...
What is the most likely reason that the red liquid inside of a...
Elizabeth has two separate samples of the same substance. One sample...
Which of the following is an example of a container that is filled...
Which of the following statements describes a difference between a...
On a warm sunny afternoon, ocean water splashed onto a rock. A short...
If a certain mixture is homogeneous, you would probably conclude that...
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