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Phase Changes an Gas Law Quiz

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The resistance of a liquid to flowing is its
a.
pressure.
b.
temperature.
c.
viscosity.
d.
volume.
 

 2. 

In which state of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them?
a.
crystal
b.
liquid
c.
gas
d.
solid
 

 3. 

The force of a gas’s outward push divided by the area of the walls of the container is the gas’s
a.
volume.
b.
temperature.
c.
pressure.
d.
density.
 

 4. 

According to Boyle’s law, when the pressure of a gas increases at constant temperature, its volume
a.
increases.
b.
stays constant.
c.
decreases.
d.
increases, then decreases.
 

 5. 

The greater the speed of gas particles in a container, the
a.
fewer collisions there will be.
b.
lower the temperature.
c.
greater the pressure.
d.
lower the pressure.
 

 6. 

When the temperature of a gas decreases at constant volume, its
a.
pressure increases.
b.
mass increases.
c.
pressure decreases.
d.
particles move faster.
 

 7. 

According to Charles’s law, when the temperature of a gas increases at constant pressure, its
a.
volume increases.
b.
mass increases.
c.
volume decreases.
d.
particles move more slowly.
 

 8. 

When an inflated balloon is exposed to cold air,
a.
the temperature inside the balloon rises.
b.
the pressure inside the balloon rises.
c.
the volume of the balloon decreases.
d.
the volume of the balloon increases.
 

 9. 

A graph of Charles’s law shows the relationship between
a.
volume and density of a gas.
b.
volume and pressure of a gas.
c.
temperature and volume of a gas.
d.
temperature and pressure of a gas.
 

 10. 

A graph that shows that the pressure of a gas varies inversely with its volume under constant temperature demonstrates
a.
the Pressure law.
b.
the Density law.
c.
Charles’s law.
d.
Boyle’s law.
 

 11. 

During the process of sublimation,
a.
a solid turns directly into a gas.
b.
a solid turns into a liquid.
c.
a gas turns directly into a solid.
d.
a liquid turns into a gas.
 

 12. 

The change from liquid to solid, or the reverse of melting, is called
a.
condensation.
b.
boiling.
c.
sublimation.
d.
freezing.
 

 13. 

The freezing point of water is the same as its
a.
melting point.
b.
boiling point.
c.
sublimation point.
d.
evaporation point.
 

 14. 

The boiling point of a substance is affected by
a.
the mass of the substance.
b.
the substance’s volume.
c.
the pressure of the air above the substance.
d.
the amount of surface tension the substance has.
 

 15. 

A graph that shows that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature under constant pressure demonstrates
a.
the Pressure law.
b.
Charles’s law.
c.
the Density law.
d.
Boyle’s law.
 

 16. 

Data plotted on a graph results in a line that slopes upward from left to right. This graph tells you that
a.
when one variable increases, the other variable increases.
b.
when one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
c.
when one variable increases, the other variable remains the same.
d.
both variables are decreasing.
 

 17. 

The amount of space that a gas takes up is its
a.
volume.
b.
mass.
c.
pressure.
d.
density.
 

 18. 

Which state of matter undergoes changes in volume most easily?
a.
solid
b.
liquid
c.
gas
d.
frozen
 

 19. 

For a given sample of a gas, what must remain constant if Boyle's law is to be applied?
a.
Temperature
c.
Pressure
b.
Volume
d.
all of the above
 

 20. 

Boyle's law states that for a given amount of gas at constant temperature, the volume and pressure of a gas vary
a.
Inversely
b.
directly
 

Matching
 
 
grp001-1.jpgMatch the correct Phase or Phase Change with each point on the graph.
a.
gas
e.
Melting
b.
Boiling or Vaporization
f.
Liquid
c.
Condensation
g.
solid
d.
Freezing
h.
Plasma
 

 21. 

Point A
 

 22. 

Point B
 

 23. 

Point C
 

 24. 

Point D
 

 25. 

Point E
 

Short Answer
 
 
Use the diagram to answer each question.

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 26. 

What is the name of the scientific law illustrated by this diagram? Summarize that law.
 

 27. 

Predict what would happen to the volume of the gas if the pressure in Step 3 was increased to 800 kPa.
 

 28. 

sa028-1.jpgWhat law does this graph represent?
 

 29. 

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What law does the graph represent?
 



 
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