Question
A student is shown a simple model of particles that make up a liquid, as shown below.
How should the model be changed to show the particles of a liquid at a lower temperature?
Responses
A Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, and increase the space between the particles.Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, and increase the space between the particles.
B Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, but maintain the same space between the particles.Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, but maintain the same space between the particles.
C Decrease the velocities of the particles, and maintain the space between the particles.Decrease the velocities of the particles, and maintain the space between the particles.
D Increase the velocities of the particles, but increase the same space between the particles.
How should the model be changed to show the particles of a liquid at a lower temperature?
Responses
A Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, and increase the space between the particles.Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, and increase the space between the particles.
B Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, but maintain the same space between the particles.Separate the particles into positive and negative charges, but maintain the same space between the particles.
C Decrease the velocities of the particles, and maintain the space between the particles.Decrease the velocities of the particles, and maintain the space between the particles.
D Increase the velocities of the particles, but increase the same space between the particles.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To accurately represent the particles of a liquid at a lower temperature, the best response would be:
**C Decrease the velocities of the particles, and maintain the space between the particles.**
At lower temperatures, the kinetic energy (and thus the velocity) of particles decreases, which is characteristic of liquids as they cool, while the overall arrangement and spacing of the particles remain relatively constant.
**C Decrease the velocities of the particles, and maintain the space between the particles.**
At lower temperatures, the kinetic energy (and thus the velocity) of particles decreases, which is characteristic of liquids as they cool, while the overall arrangement and spacing of the particles remain relatively constant.