Matter Quiz

_________ is anything that has mass and takes up space.

• matter

• solid

• liquid

• gas

When matter is in this state, the particles are spread out with a lot of space in between?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

During which state does matter have a definite volume, but no definite shape?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a cold drink is left out and there is water on the outside of the cup, what process is that called?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

The amount of space an object takes up is the

• volume.

• density.

• mass.

• matter.

The volume of water in a graduated cylinder is 40mL. An object is lowered into the water. The water level rises to 50mL. What is the volume of the object?

• 5 mL

• 20 mL

• 10 mL

• 15 mL

What is the formula for finding density?

• Volume times mass.

• Mass divided by volume.

• Mass times density.

• Volume divided by weight.

Which two listed are examples of a physical change of matter?

• Melting butter and a rotting banana.

• Cutting paper and freezing water.

• A rusting car and freezing water.

• Burning paper and melting butter.

Which describes the particles of matter in a solid?

• The particles are moving quickly and are spread far apart.

• The particles are flowing past one another inside their container.

• The particles are vibrating in place and are tightly packed together.

• The particles are bouncing off of one another and are spread far apart.

What needs to be added or removed in order for a change in state to occur?

• Energy

• Molecules

• Volume

• Mass