States of Matter AFCAT Questions

States of Matter MCQ Questions

1.
Which of the following is NOT a postulate of the kinetic theory of gases?
A.
The volume of gas molecules is negligible compared to the container volume
B.
Gas molecules are in constant random motion
C.
Collisions between gas molecules are perfectly elastic
D.
Gas molecules exert strong attractive forces on each other
ANSWER :
D. Gas molecules exert strong attractive forces on each other
2.
The average kinetic energy of gas molecules is directly proportional to:
A.
Density
B.
Volume
C.
Absolute temperature
D.
Pressure
ANSWER :
C. Absolute temperature
3.
At absolute zero (0 K), the kinetic energy of gas molecules is theoretically:
A.
Maximum
B.
Infinite
C.
Equal to RT
D.
Zero
ANSWER :
D. Zero
4.
Which gas law states that at constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume?
A.
Charles's Law
B.
Avogadro's Law
C.
Boyle's Law
D.
Gay-Lussac's Law
ANSWER :
C. Boyle's Law
5.
Charles's Law states that at constant pressure, volume of a gas is:
A.
Inversely proportional to absolute temperature
B.
Independent of temperature
C.
Proportional to the square of temperature
D.
Directly proportional to absolute temperature
ANSWER :
D. Directly proportional to absolute temperature
6.
The ideal gas equation is represented as:
A.
PV = RT/n
B.
PVT = nR
C.
P/V = nRT
D.
PV = nRT
ANSWER :
D. PV = nRT