Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer — Unit test Answers

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Three grams of the same substance in different phases are stored in three different containers. Each container is barely large enough to hold the substance.Which statement can be known about the behavior of the atoms in each container?

A
The atoms in the solid would be moving vigorously around the container.
B
The atoms in the liquid would be vibrating in position.
C
The atoms in the solid would be vibrating in position.
D
The atoms in the gas would be moving slowly around the container.
5

During which change of state do atoms lose energy?

A
sublimation
B
freezing
C
boiling
D
melting
6

Heat transfer between two substances is affected by specific heat and the

A
chemical composition of the substances.
B
state of matter of the substances at room temperature.
C
thermal equilibrium of the substances.
D
amount of time and area of physical contact between the substances.
8

Which describes how radiation moves?

A
Radiation moves from a cooler object to a warmer object
B
Radiation moves from a warmer object to a cooler object
C
Radiation moves from a warm object to an object of the same temperature
D
Radiation moves from a cool object to an object of the same temperature
10

Which of these indicates that a liquid has transferred thermal energy to the air?

A
The liquid increases in temperature, and its particles lose kinetic energy.
B
The liquid decreases in temperature, and its particles gain kinetic energy.
C
The liquid increases in temperature, and its particles gain kinetic energy.
D
The liquid decreases in temperature, and its particles lose kinetic energy.
12

Which material most likely gets the warmest when placed in the Sun?

A
white cement
B
beige sand
C
brown mulch
D
yellow pebbles
13

Which best describes convection?

A
It relies on the collision of particles within or between substances.
B
It occurs in solids, liquids, or gases that are heated.
C
It results when portions of a liquid cool and rise.
D
It is driven by temperature differences within a fluid.
15

A stovetop burner on medium reaches 95°C. Which will also receive a flow of heat directly from the burner?

A
the surrounding air
B
a burner at the same temperature
C
a pan heated to 100°C
D
hotter water inside a pan
17

A scientist designed a foam container to help keep frozen foods from melting. Which best explains how the foam works?

A
It removes thermal energy from the air inside the container.
B
It removes thermal energy from the frozen foods inside the container.
C
It reduces the amount of thermal energy that is transferred from inside to outside the container.
D
It reduces the amount of thermal energy that is transferred from outside to inside the container.
18

Evan drew a diagram to illustrate radiation.

Question illustration
A
gases mixing with particles
B
liquid moving through a vacuum
C
moving particles
D
electromagnetic waves
20

A student heats a liquid on a burner. What happens to the portion of liquid that first begins to warm?

A
It loses energy.
B
It becomes less dense.
C
It sinks downward.
D
Its molecules get closer together.

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