Chemistry I · Phases of Matter and Kinetic Molecular Theory
Virginia SOL CH.6.PM
Virginia SOL CH.6.PM is part of the Phases of Matter and Kinetic Molecular Theory strand in Chemistry I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that the phases of matter are explained by the kinetic molecular theory. Below is what CH.6.PM covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CH.6.PM for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CH.6.PM means
Investigate and understand that the phases of matter are explained by the kinetic molecular theory.
Practice Chemistry I SOL questions
Free Chemistry I questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on CH.6.PM and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A vapor-pressure curve for water shows that at 70 kPa, water boils at approximately 92 °C. If the atmospheric pressure in a flask is lowered to 70 kPa, water would boil at —
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Answer: C — 92 °C
2. How many moles of copper are equivalent to 3.44 × 10²³ atoms of copper?
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Answer: A — 0.571 mol
3. Which element naturally occurs as a diatomic molecule?
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Answer: D — H
4. What is the molar mass of Al(NO₃)₃?
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Answer: D — 213 g/mol
Skills you’ll practice for CH.6.PM
- Use pressure and temperature to define the phase of a substance.
- Apply gas laws to describe properties of ideal gases.
- Explain how intermolecular forces affect physical properties.
Key concepts covered by CH.6.PM
- phase diagram
- phase change
- pressure-temperature relationship
- phase definition
- ideal gas law
- Boyle’s law
- Charles’s law
- Gay-Lussac’s law
- combined gas law
- intermolecular forces
- hydrogen bonding
- dipole-dipole forces
- London dispersion forces
- physical properties
How to study and practice SOL CH.6.PM
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CH.6.PM is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL CH.6.PM
What is Virginia SOL CH.6.PM?
SOL CH.6.PM is a Chemistry I Standard of Learning in the Phases of Matter and Kinetic Molecular Theory strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that the phases of matter are explained by the kinetic molecular theory.
What skills does SOL CH.6.PM cover?
SOL CH.6.PM is assessed on 3 skills: use pressure and temperature to define the phase of a substance; apply gas laws to describe properties of ideal gases; explain how intermolecular forces affect physical properties.
What strand of Chemistry I is SOL CH.6.PM in?
SOL CH.6.PM belongs to the Phases of Matter and Kinetic Molecular Theory reporting strand of the Chemistry I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CH.6.PM?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CH.6.PM is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.