Phases of Matter

Solids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Liquids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Gases are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a liquid changes its phase and turns into a solid it is known as

• condensation.
• melting.
• vaporization.
• freezing or solidification.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a gas changes its phase and turns into a liquid it is known as

• condensation.
• sublimation.
• vaporization.
• freezing or solidification.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a gas changes its phase and turns into a solid it is known as

• deposition.
• sublimation.
• condensation.
• freezing or solidification.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

All phase changes are

• chemical changes
• chemical reactions
• physical changes
• irreversable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

During a phase change, the temperature remains the same

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What kind of energy is added to or removed from matter to cause a phase change?

• Radiation
• Heat
• Solar
• Wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which state of matter take up ALL the space inside a container? 

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• all of the above