Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
Item AM067006: As a substance changes state, the connection between molecules of the substance changes.
Which of the following describes what happens as a substance changes state?
- The type of molecules of the substance changes.
- The mass of the molecules of the substance changes.
- The shape of the molecules of the substance changes.
- The connection between molecules of the substance changes.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2718 | 6558 | 42% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1383 | 3770 | 37% |
| 9–12 | 1331 | 2769 | 48% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1296 | 3130 | 41% |
| Female | 1375 | 3325 | 41% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 2447 | 5766 | 42% |
| Other | 232 | 671 | 35% |