States of Matter

States of Matter

Open Ended

Why can’t we see a Solid vibrating if the particles are vibrating in place?

Open Ended

Do particles in a liquid move faster, slower or the same speed when heat is added?

Open Ended

Is a tank of gas ever half empty? Why?

Multiple Choice

A ___________ substance has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

• gas

• liquid

• solid

Multiple Choice

The particles in a _____________ vibrate, are close together, and do not move freely.

• liquid

• gas

• solid

Multiple Choice

This state of matter takes both the shape and volume of it container.

• gas
• solid
• liquid

Multiple Choice

The phase change from water vapor to liquid water is known as...

• evaporation
• precipitation
• condensation
• sublimation

Multiple Choice

What is the change from a Solid to a Gas due to the gaining of energy?

• Condensation
• Vaporization
• Sublimation
• Deposition

Multiple Choice

When the temperature of matter increases the particles...

• speed up and move closer
• speed up and move farther apart
• slow down and move closer together
• slow down and move farther apart