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10th grade Kinetic molecular theory of gases worksheet

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Kinetic molecular theory of gases

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  1. Average particle speed is proportional to the square root of kelvin temperature. A gas goes from 300 K to 675 K. By what factor does its average speed change, Esme?

  2. Average particle speed is proportional to the square root of kelvin temperature. A gas goes from 200 K to 800 K. By what factor does its average speed change, Jun?

  3. Average particle speed is proportional to the square root of kelvin temperature. A gas goes from 250 K to 640 K. By what factor does its average speed change, Kira?

  4. Bo says gas pressure comes from particles resting on a container's floor. Which reply fits, Noah?

    • Agree: the particles settle when they are still
    • Agree: the floor holds up the gas's weight
    • Disagree: it comes from particles hitting each wall
  5. At the same temperature, about how many times faster do H₂ molecules (2.02 g/mol) move than O₂ molecules (32.00 g/mol) on average, Pia?

    • About 4 times as fast
    • About 16 times as fast
    • The same speed, at the same temperature
  6. At the same temperature, about how many times faster do N₂ molecules (28.02 g/mol) move than CO₂ (44.01 g/mol), Ren?

    • The same speed, at the same temperature
    • About 1.57 times as fast
    • About 1.25 times as fast
  7. Which statement fits gases at the same temperature, Tala?

    • Heavier gases move faster and carry more energy
    • Equal speeds; heavier gases carry more energy
    • Equal average energy; lighter gases move faster
  8. Which observation best supports gas particles being far apart, Zee?

    • A gas spreads to fill a whole room
    • A sealed syringe of air can be squeezed smaller
    • Air feels cool on a windy day
  9. Which observation best supports gas particles moving constantly, Ari?

    • A smell spreads through a still room
    • Air can be weighed in a sealed bottle
    • A balloon keeps its color
  10. Which observation best supports pressure rising with temperature, Bo?

    • A car tire reads higher after a hot afternoon
    • A bike tire is harder to pump when nearly full
    • A balloon floats on a windy day
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Kinetic molecular theory of gases. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can state the claims of kinetic molecular theory: tiny, far-apart particles in fast random motion with elastic collisions.
  • I can explain pressure as collisions with the walls and temperature as average kinetic energy, in kelvins.
  • I can compare speeds of gases at one temperature (lighter is faster) and find speed changes with a square root.

Standard: supports HS-PS3-2

Words to know

kinetic energy: Energy of motion

elastic collision: A collision that keeps the total kinetic energy the same

ideal gas: A gas that follows kinetic theory exactly

kelvin: The temperature unit that starts at zero energy

Common mistakes

Your child turned the ratio over. A hotter gas has more energy, so the factor is new kelvins ÷ old kelvins.

Your child divided Celsius temperatures. Energy follows kelvins, so add 273.15 first.

Your child pictured gas particles sitting still. In kinetic theory they move fast and randomly all the time.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with kinetic molecular theory of gases?

Your child turned the ratio over. A hotter gas has more energy, so the factor is new kelvins ÷ old kelvins.

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