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Solids, Liquids, and Gases Review
1. Adding thermal energy to a solid normally causes a temperature change in the solid. What happens to the
thermal energy and the temperature as the solid melts?
2. Thermal energy is added to water to turn it into steam. Explain this event according to the kinetic theory of
matter.
3. A cold glass will collect moisture on a hot, humid day. Explain this event according to the kinetic theory of
matter.
4. Which of the states of matter can you force into a smaller volume? Explain.
5. Explain the thermal expansion of a solid using the kinetic theory of matter.
6. Explain what happens at the surface of a liquid according to the kinetic theory as thermal energy is added to the
liquid.
7. Explain the purpose of an expansion joint on a bridge.
8. What will happen to the size of a balloon when it is placed in a freezer? Explain.
9. List the states of matter and explain their differences using the kinetic theory of matter.
10. What strange property of water does a glass of ice water illustrate?
11. In terms of thermal expansion, why is water unusual?
12. Why does water behave in this unusual fashion?
13. Why does water’s boiling point decrease with increases in elevation?
14. Skill: Making and Using Tables
Use the terms definite, not definite, close together, and spread apart to complete the table below.
State
Shape
Volume
Particles
a. Gas
b. Liquid
c. Solid
15. Use the labels heat of vaporization, heat of fusion, stronger, and broken to complete the concept map about
energy and changes of state.
16. Complete each of the following diagrams by showing how the positions of the particles will change under the
conditions described.
17. Where might you find plasma?