States of Matter and Energetics: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the primary role of intermolecular forces in substances?

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Determining the physical properties of substances

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Overcoming covalent bonds and dissociating molecules

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Existing only in liquids and solids where molecules are closely packed

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Being stronger than intramolecular forces

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of gases?

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They have a definite shape and volume.

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They can be easily compressed.

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They fill the entire volume of their container.

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Their particles move freely and quickly.

Question 3

Why are gases easily compressed?

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Gas particles move and collide constantly, allowing them to rearrange and occupy less space.

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Gas particles are tightly packed, allowing them to move closer together.

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Intermolecular forces between gas particles are strong, enabling them to withstand compression.

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Gas particles are highly reactive, causing them to combine and form a smaller volume.

Question 4

An ideal gas has its temperature doubled while the pressure remains constant. What happens to its volume?

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It doubles

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It stays the same

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It halves

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It triples

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** an intermolecular force?

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Covalent bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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Hydrogen bonding

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van der Waals forces

Question 6

As temperature increases, what happens to the average distance between gas molecules, according to the Kinetic Theory of Gases?

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Increases

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Decreases

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No change

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Remains the same unless pressure changes

Question 7

Which physical property is unaffected by intermolecular forces?

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Density

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Boiling point

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Crystal structure

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Viscosity

Question 8

When an exothermic chemical reaction occurs, what temperature change typically happens?

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Temperature increases

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Temperature decreases

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Temperature remains the same

Question 9

Which intermolecular force determines the specific volume of a gas?

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Van der Waals forces

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Covalent bonding

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Electrostatic interactions

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Metallic bonding

Question 10

When a liquid vaporizes, what occurs to the system's enthalpy?

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Increases, as energy is absorbed.

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Decreases, as energy is released.

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Remains unchanged, as no energy is gained or lost.

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Cannot be determined without further information.

Question 11

Which term describes the phase change of a substance from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting

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Deposition

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 12

According to the kinetic theory of gases, what happens to the average speed of gas molecules as the temperature of the gas decreases?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains constant

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Becomes zero

Question 13

When water freezes, what happens to the entropy of the system?

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Entropy decreases because water molecules become more ordered as they solidify.

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Entropy increases because water molecules become more disordered as they solidify.

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Entropy remains unchanged because the total number of water molecules does not change.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a main assumption of the kinetic theory of gases?

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Gas particles do not interact with each other.

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Gas particles are constantly moving randomly.

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The average kinetic energy of gas particles is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.

Question 15

According to the kinetic theory of gases, how does the average kinetic energy of gas molecules relate to absolute temperature?

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Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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Independent

Question 16

Liquid crystals possess unique properties that blend features of both liquids and solids. Which of the following best exemplifies a common application of liquid crystals?

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Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in electronic devices like TVs and computer screens

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Active ingredient in sunscreen, shielding skin from UV radiation

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Lubricant in high-performance engines, minimizing friction and wear

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Solar cells, capturing and converting sunlight into electrical energy

Question 17

Which factor does NOT influence the solubility of gases in liquids?

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Volume of the liquid

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Temperature

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Pressure

Question 18

Viscosity describes a fluid's:

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Resistance to flow due to friction between particles.

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Density, which affects its flow resistance.

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Surface tension, influencing its flow ability.

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Pressure, impacting its flow rate.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about chemical equilibrium is true?

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Equilibrium is a dynamic state where the opposing reactions occur at equal rates.

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Equilibrium is only possible in closed systems.

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Equilibrium constants are always positive.

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Equilibrium is always established at standard temperature and pressure.

Question 20

Which of the following properties is **not** directly influenced by the concentration of solute particles in a solution?

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Density

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Boiling point elevation

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Vapor pressure lowering

Question 21

Which intermolecular force is the strongest?

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Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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London dispersion forces

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Ion-dipole interactions

Question 22

What is the phase change from a gas to a liquid called?

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Condensation

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Melting

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Freezing

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Sublimation

Question 23

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of diffusion?

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Volume

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Temperature

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Concentration gradient

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Molecular mass

Question 24

Which of the following processes is exothermic?

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Combustion

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Melting

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Condensation

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Vaporisation

Question 25

What is the SI unit of entropy?

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Joules per Kelvin

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Joules

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Kelvin per Joule

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Watts

Question 26

Which of the following is the statement of the second law of thermodynamics?

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The total entropy of an isolated system will always increase over time.

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Heat will always flow spontaneously from a cold object to a hot object.

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The efficiency of any heat engine is 100%.

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The total energy of a closed system remains constant.

Question 27

Which of the following does NOT influence the solubility of a gas in a liquid?

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Surface area of the liquid

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Nature of the gas

Question 28

Which of the following intermolecular forces is the strongest?

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Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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London dispersion forces

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Ion-dipole interactions

Question 29

What is the process called when a liquid changes into a solid?

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Freezing

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Vaporization

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Condensation

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Melting

Question 30

What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature, while an unsaturated solution does not

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An unsaturated solution contains more solute than a saturated solution

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A saturated solution contains more solvent than an unsaturated solution

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There is no difference between saturated and unsaturated solutions

Question 31

What is the Gibbs free energy change for a reaction that is at equilibrium?

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Depends on the reaction

Question 32

Which intermolecular force is the weakest among the following?

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London dispersion forces

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Dipole-dipole forces

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Hydrogen bonding

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Ionic bonding

Question 33

Define the critical temperature of a gas.

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The temperature at which the gas can no longer be liquefied

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The temperature at which the gas becomes a plasma

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The temperature at which the gas has the same density as the liquid phase

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The temperature at which the gas has the same volume as the liquid phase

Question 34

State the relationship between the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas.

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P₁V₁/T₁ = P₂V₂/T₂

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P₁V₁T₂ = P₂V₂T₁

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P₁T₁/V₁ = P₂T₂/V₂

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V₁T₁/P₁ = V₂T₂/P₂

Question 35

Identify the defining characteristic of a solid.

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Definite shape and volume

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Indefinite shape and volume

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Indefinite shape and definite volume

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Definite shape and indefinite volume

Question 36

Determine the entropy change for a system in which a gas undergoes isothermal expansion.

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Positive

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Negative

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Zero

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Indeterminate

Question 37

Define the standard enthalpy of formation of an element in its most stable state at 298 K.

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Indeterminate

Question 38

What is the enthalpy change for an exothermic reaction?

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Negative

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Positive

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Zero

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Cannot be determined

Question 39

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

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100 °C

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0 °C

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212 °F

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373 K

Question 40

Which property is unique to solids?

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Fixed shape and volume

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Ability to flow easily

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High density

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High compressibility

Question 41

What is the relationship between entropy and disorder?

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Entropy increases with disorder

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Entropy decreases with disorder

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There is no relationship between entropy and disorder

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Entropy is only related to temperature

Question 42

Which process releases heat?

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Combustion of methane

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Melting of ice

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Condensation of water vapor

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Dissolution of salt in water

Question 43

What is the ideal gas law equation?

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PV = nRT

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E = mc²

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ΔH = ΔE + PΔV

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K = [A]^x[B]^y

Question 44

How do intermolecular forces affect the viscosity of liquids?

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Stronger intermolecular forces result in higher viscosity.

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Stronger intermolecular forces result in lower viscosity.

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Weaker intermolecular forces result in higher viscosity.

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Intermolecular forces do not influence the viscosity of liquids.

Question 45

Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing intermolecular forces?

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Gas < Liquid < Solid

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Solid < Liquid < Gas

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Liquid < Gas < Solid

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Solid < Gas < Liquid

Question 46

During a phase change from liquid to gas, which of the following occurs?

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Energy is absorbed, and entropy increases

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Energy is released, and entropy increases

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Energy is absorbed, and entropy decreases

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Energy is released, and entropy decreases

Question 47

When a substance sublimes, it undergoes a direct change from:

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Solid to gas

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Liquid to gas

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Gas to liquid

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Gas to solid

Question 48

According to Boyle's law, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its:

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Volume

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Temperature

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Density

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Mass

Question 49

The change in enthalpy for a reaction is equal to:

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Heat gained by the system

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Heat lost by the system

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Change in internal energy of the system

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Change in entropy of the system

Question 50

Which type of bonding contributes to the high melting and boiling points of water?

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Hydrogen bonding

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Ionic bonding

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Covalent bonding

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Metallic bonding

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a solid state of matter?

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Particles moving freely

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Definite shape and volume

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Particles arranged in a regular, repeating pattern

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Particles vibrating in place

Question 52

Which intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water?

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Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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London dispersion forces

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Ionic bonding

Question 53

What is the term for the physical change of a substance from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Freezing

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Melting

Question 54

What is the name of the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed?

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First law of thermodynamics

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Second law of thermodynamics

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Third law of thermodynamics

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Zeroth law of thermodynamics

Question 55

Which of the following units is used to measure energy?

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Joule

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Kelvin

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Mole

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Liter

Question 56

What is the relationship between the temperature of an ideal gas and the average speed of its particles?

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Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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No relationship

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Linear relationship

Question 57

Which separation technique is best suited for separating a mixture of liquids with different boiling points?

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Distillation

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Chromatography

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Filtration

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Extraction

Question 58

Which factor plays the most crucial role in determining the boiling point of a liquid?

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Strength of intermolecular forces

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Molecular weight

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Molecular geometry

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Polarity of the molecule

Question 59

Identify the process by which a gas transforms into a liquid.

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Condensation

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Vaporization

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Melting

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Solidification

Question 60

What is the temperature at which a liquid boils under standard atmospheric pressure (1 atmosphere) known as?

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Boiling point

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Freezing point

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Melting point

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Vaporization point

Question 61

Which reaction type releases heat?

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Combustion of methane

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Photosynthesis

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Melting of ice

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Evaporation of water

Question 62

The molar entropy of a substance measures its:

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Degree of disorder

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Energy content

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Volume

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Density

Question 63

Which property is characteristic of a solid?

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Fixed volume and shape

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Definite shape but no definite volume

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No definite shape or volume

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Ability to flow readily

Question 64

At high pressures, which limitation of the kinetic theory of gases becomes significant when dealing with real gases?

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Neglects intermolecular forces

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Assumes molecules are point masses

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Assumes elastic collisions

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Assumes constant molecular speeds