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Constructed Response . Topic 1: Matter and Energy


Set C : Particle arrangements, phases of matter, molecular models

Base your answers to the following questions on the diagram of a molecule of nitrogen shown below.


represents one molecule of nitrogen.

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9. Draw a particle model that shows at least six molecules 9.

of nitrogen gas.



10. Draw a particle model that shows at least six molecules 10.

of liquid nitrogen.



11. Describe, in terms of particle arrangement, the difference 11.
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between nitrogen gas and liquid nitrogen.



12. Good models should reflect the true nature of the concept 12.

being represented. What is the limitation of two-dimensional

models.



Set D: Phases of matter, Phase change diagrams, temperature and kinetic energy


Base your answers to questions 13 – 16 on the information below.


Given the heating curve where substance X starts as a solid below its melting point and is heated

uniformly.
D F


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E

Temperature ( o C) B
C
A

Time ( minutes)

13. Describe, in terms of particle behavior or energy, what is 13)

hap pening to substance X during line segment BC.

Draw

14. Using ( • ) to represent particles of substance X, draw at least five 14) in the

particles as they would appear in the substance at points F. box


15. Identify a line segment in which the average kinetic energy 15)

is increasing.


16. Identify the process that takes place during line segment DE 16)

of the heating curve.



17. How does the heating curve illustrates that the heat of 17)

vaporization is greater than the heat of fusion?

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