Chapter # 8 Thermal Properties of Matter

Thermal Properties of Matter

Quiz

 

1. What is the SI unit of temperature?
   1.   Celsius
   2.   Fahrenheit
   3.   Kelvin
   4.   Joule
2. Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?
   1.   Wood
   2.   Rubber
   3.   Copper
   4.   Plastic
3. What is the process of heat transfer in a fluid by the movement of the fluid itself called?
   1.   Conduction
   2.   Convection
   3.   Radiation
   4.   Reflection
4. What is the method of heat transfer that does not require a medium?
   1.   Conduction
   2.   Convection
   3.   Radiation
   4.   Insulation
5. Which of the following materials is the best insulator?
   1.   Metal
   2.   Glass
   3.   Water
   4.   Air
6. What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
   1.   The amount of heat required to change the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1°C
   2.   The amount of heat required to melt 1 kg of the substance
   3.   The amount of heat required to vaporize 1 kg of the substance
   4.   The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the substance to its boiling point
7. The process by which a liquid turns into a gas at a temperature below its boiling point is called:
   1.   Boiling
   2.   Condensation
   3.   Evaporation
   4.   Freezing
8. What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?
   1.   It increases
   2.   It decreases
   3.   It remains constant
   4.   It fluctuates
9. Which of the following statements is true about thermal expansion?
   1.   Solids expand more than liquids
   2.   Liquids expand more than gases
   3.   Gases expand more than solids and liquids
   4.   All materials expand at the same rate
10. What is the boiling point of water on the Kelvin scale?
    1.   100 K
    2.   273 K
    3.   373 K
    4.   473 K