Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
All atoms and molecules are in constant motion.
Item AM053007: The atoms and molecules of both liquid water and a table are moving.
There is a solid wooden table with a cup of water sitting on it. Which of the following statements about the atoms and molecules of the table and the atoms and molecules of the water is TRUE?
- The atoms and molecules of both the liquid water and the table are moving.
- The atoms and molecules of both the liquid water and the table are not moving.
- The atoms and molecules of the liquid water are not moving, and the atoms and molecules of the table are moving.
- The atoms and molecules of the liquid water are moving, and the atoms and molecules of the table are not moving.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1007 | 2890 | 35% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 556 | 1855 | 30% |
| 9–12 | 449 | 1027 | 44% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 499 | 1423 | 35% |
| Female | 500 | 1434 | 35% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 927 | 2550 | 36% |
| Other | 64 | 292 | 22% |