Chapter 6 Lesson 1 States of Matter

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the resistance of a liquid to flow?

• Solid

• Viscosity

• Surface tension

• Vapor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way to describe matter?

• state

• color

• texture

• temperature

Multiple Choice

In which state of matter do molecules have the greatest amount of motion?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about particles in a solid is correct?

• Particles in a solid move freely and quickly.

• Particles in a solid are very close together and vibrate in place.

• Particles in a solid have weak attractive forces between them.

• Particles in a solid have no definite shape.

Multiple Select

Diamond and charcoal are both made from carbon atoms. Select all statements that correctly describe the differences between diamond and charcoal.

• Diamond is a crystalline solid.

• Charcoal is an amorphous solid.

• Diamond is brittle.

• Charcoal is hard.

Fill in the Blanks

Liquids have a definite

but no definite shape.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the viscosity of a liquid?

• Particle mass

• Particle shape

• Strength of attraction between particles

• Color of the liquid

Multiple Select

Select all statements that correctly describe particles in a gas.

• Particles in gases have no definite shape or volume.

• Particles in gases move slower than in solids.

• Particles in gases have the weakest attractive forces.

• Particles in gases move faster than in solids or liquids.

Fill in the Blanks

As a substance changes from solid to liquid, the particle distance ___ and the attractive forces ___.

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word from the lesson best describes the property that allows the insect to walk on water as shown in the image?

• solid

• liquid

• surface tension

• vapor