Chapter 3 Section 1 Quiz

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

• indefinite volume and an indefinite shape

• definite volume and a definite shape

• definite volume and an indefinite shape

• indefinite volume and a definite shape

In which state of matter are particles packed tightlty together in a fixed position?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• compound

The state of matter in which particles are arranged in either a crystalline or an amorphous form is

• liquid

• gas

• solid

• fluid

The resistance of a liquid to flowing is its

• pressure

• temperature

• viscosity

• volume

Particles of a liquid

• are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position

• have no viscosity

• decrease in volume with increasing temperature

• are free to move in a container but remain in close contact with one another.

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The surface of water can act like a sort of skin due to property of liquids called

• viscosity

• surface tension

• condensation

• evaporation

A fluid is

• a solid substance made up of crystals

• a substance that has a definite shape and a definite volume

• a substance that flows

• a substance that melts at a distinct temperature

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In which state of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them?

• crystal

• liquid

• gas

• solid

In a(n) ______________________ , the particles are packed closely together, but they can move past each other freely.

The common state of matter that does not have a definite shape or a definite volume is a(n) ____________

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