Liquids MDCAT Quiz are one of the fundamental states of matter and have unique properties that differentiate them from solids and gases. While solids maintain a definite shape, the shape of the liquid takes its container, yet it does maintain a definite volume. The particles that make up a liquid are close to one another, and the particles in a liquid are not fixed, hence allowing the substance to flow past each other easily. Key characteristics of liquids include viscosity, surface tension, and boiling point. MDCAT students should be aware of liquid behavior—knowledge about temperature, pressure, volume, and its relationship. Such a type is often asked in the MDCAT Quiz for the student to apply their knowledge regarding properties in different scenarios.
Liquids MDCAT Quiz
The MDCAT Quiz on Liquids has been designed to evaluate students’ knowledge regarding properties of liquids and their behavior under various conditions. It has questions about the relationship between temperature and the vapor pressure of liquids and how changes in pressure and temperature can affect the boiling and freezing points of a liquid. Practicing this quiz allows the student to comprehend how liquids behave under various physical and chemical changes and thus develop related questions for the MDCAT exam.
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Free Flashcard for Liquids
The free flashcards on the topic of liquids cover all essential points regarding properties like viscosity, surface tension, and relationships of temperature with either boiling or freezing points of a substance. They also show examples of common liquids and their demonstration of such properties. These flashcards can be helpful in giving a quick review of necessary concepts and, therefore, serve better when a student has to revise at the eleventh hour before the MDCAT exam.
Liquids are __________ when compared to gases.
Denser
The characteristic property of a liquid is that it has a __________.
Definite volume
Liquids flow because the particles are __________.
In close contact
The force that causes water to "stick" to the sides of a glass is called __________.
Adhesion
The resistance of a liquid to flow is known as __________.
Viscosity
Water has a high __________ compared to many other liquids.
Surface tension
The property that allows liquids to resist changes in shape is called __________.
Viscosity
When a liquid boils, it turns into a __________.
Gas
__________ is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.
Boiling point
The amount of energy needed to change a liquid into a gas is called __________.
Latent heat of vaporization
The process by which a liquid turns into a gas below its boiling point is called __________.
Evaporation
A liquid with a high viscosity __________.
Flows slowly
Water’s high surface tension is a result of the strong __________ forces between water molecules.
Hydrogen bond
The process of water moving up through a plant is called __________.
Capillary action
The intermolecular forces in a liquid are __________ than in a gas.
Stronger
__________ is the liquid state of a substance at room temperature.
Water
Liquids are __________ than solids.
Less dense
The freezing point of a liquid is the temperature at which it __________.
Becomes a solid
The heat required to raise the temperature of a liquid by one degree Celsius is called __________.
Specific heat capacity
A liquid's viscosity depends on the __________ of the particles.
Size and shape
A liquid’s vapor pressure is higher at __________ temperatures.
Higher
__________ liquids have lower viscosities than __________ liquids.
Hot, cold
The ability of a liquid to flow through small openings is called __________.
Capillary action
The property of a liquid that resists external force and helps it form droplets is called __________.
Surface tension
Liquids with a low boiling point tend to have __________ vapor pressures.
High
The main difference between solids and liquids is that liquids __________.
Flow
Water’s high specific heat capacity means that it can __________.
Absorb a lot of heat without a large change in temperature
The rate of evaporation of a liquid increases when the temperature __________.
Increases
The force of attraction between molecules in a liquid is generally __________ than in gases.
Stronger
In a liquid, the particles are __________ than in a gas.
Closely packed
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