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JAMB Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following properties is NOT peculiar to matter?

  • A. A. Random motion of particles increases from gas to solidCorrect
  • B. B. Kinetic energy of particles increases from solid to gas
  • C. C. Random motion of particles increases from liquid to gas
  • D. D. Orderliness of particles increases from gas to liquid

Explanation

The highest entropy is found in gases while solids have the lowest entropy. Random motion of particles increases from solids to gases, not the other way round, so option A is the false statement.

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