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Standard 4.0 Chemistry

Topic C. States of Matter

Indicator 1. Provide evidence and examples illustrating that many substances can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas depending on temperature.

Objective c. Analyze data gathered and formulate a conclusion on the effects of temperature change on most substances.

Selected Response Item

The data table below includes information about how temperature affects the state of matter for three substances.

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The information in the table indicates that

  1. the atoms in matter slow when heated
  2. temperature physically changes matter
  3. temperature chemically changes matter
  4. the atoms in matter change shape when heated
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Correct Answer:
B