Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
All atoms and molecules are in constant motion.
Item AM053006: The atoms and molecules of both a chair and air in a balloon are moving.
A balloon full of air is placed on a chair. Which of the following statements about the atoms and molecules of the chair and the atoms and molecules of the air in the balloon is TRUE?
- The atoms and molecules of both the chair and the air in the balloon are moving.
- The atoms and molecules of both the chair and the air in the balloon are not moving.
- The atoms and molecules of the chair are not moving, and the atoms and molecules of the air in the balloon are moving.
- The atoms and molecules of the chair are moving, and the atoms and molecules of the air in the balloon are not moving.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1738 | 4425 | 39% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 945 | 2581 | 37% |
| 9–12 | 790 | 1831 | 43% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 830 | 2127 | 39% |
| Female | 885 | 2228 | 40% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1582 | 3913 | 40% |
| Other | 123 | 429 | 29% |