Matter Quiz

Matter is defined as anything that has

• mass and volume.

• mass and density.

• weight and density.

• volume and weight.

The amount of matter in an object is the

• volume.

• density.

• mass.

• matter.

The amount of space an object takes up is the

• volume.

• density.

• mass.

• matter.

Which describes the particles of matter in a solid?

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

• The particles are sliding 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.

The particles of matter in a gas do not have a definite shape or ____?

• volume.

• mass.

• density.

• shape.

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

• Thermal energy (heat).

• Light energy.

• Potential energy.

• The amount of matter.

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

• Melting.

• Freezing.

• Evaporation.

• Condensation.

What are the three states of matter?

• texture, volume, mass
• density, volume, mass
• solid, liquid, gas
• density, color, volume

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed?

• liquid
• gas
• solid

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

• solid

• liquid

• gas