Matter Quiz Review

This state of matter has a definite size (volume) and shape; particles are packed together tightly and movement is not fast

• liquid

• plasma

• solid

• gas

This state of matter has a definite size (volume) but no definite shape; particles are more active and farther apart than in a solid

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

This state of matter has no definite size or shape; particles are far apart and move very fast

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• plasma

This is the basic state of matter on the sun’s surface

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

A change from a gaseous to a liquid state, caused by a decrease in temperature is called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

A from a liquid to a gaseous state, caused when a liquid is heated to its boiling point is called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

A change from a liquid to a solid state, caused when a substance reaches the freezing point is called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

A change from a solid to a liquid state, caused by an increase in temperature to the melting point of the substance is called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

What is the name for a process that does not change the chemical make-up in a substance. Ex. Breaking your pencil, freezing popsicles, slicing bread?

• physical change

• chemical change

What is the name for a process that involves a change in the chemical makeup of the substance. After the change, it no longer has the same properties. Ex. Frying an egg, rusting, bread molding, etc.

• physical change

• chemical change