Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
Misconception AMM076:
The size of the atoms or molecules of a substance increases when the temperature decreases and decreases when the temperature increases (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
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Item Description |
How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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16% |
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The molecules of cold water are closer together than the molecules of hot water. |
13% |
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When an iron frying pan cools, the distance between the iron atoms decreases. |
12% |
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The molecules of hot air are farther apart than the molecules of cold air. |
11% |
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