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Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
Misconception AMM091:
The mass of the atoms or molecules of a substance increases when the temperature decreases and decreases when the temperature increases (Herrmann-Abell & DeBoer, 2007, 2008).
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Item Description |
How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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19% |
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The molecules of hot air are farther apart than the molecules of cold air. |
18% |
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The molecules of cold water are closer together than the molecules of hot water. |
17% |
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The distance between water molecules increases as a cup of water is warmed. |
17% |
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16% |
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