States of Matter

Matter is made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules.

• True

• False

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Which of the following statements about the particle theory of matter is incorrect?

• All matter is made up of tiny particles.

• All substances are made of the same particles.

• The particles can move when they are heated.

• Particles are held together by strong electrical forces.

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State of matter that takes the shape of it's container and has a definite volume.

• Solid state

• Liquid state

• Gas state

• Plasma state

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State of matter that can fill containers with no fixed shape or volume.

• Solid state

• Liquid state

• Gas state

• Plasma state

State of matter in which materials have a definite shape and volume.

• Solid state

• Liquid state

• Gas state

• Plasma state

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What change of state is taking place in this photograph?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Melting

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What change of state is taking place in this photograph?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Melting

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The diagram shows the changes in state of water (H₂O). What is the process Z called?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Melting

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Which of the following is a property of gases?

• They have a definite volume.

• They are not compressible.

• They have no definite shape.

• They have no ability to flow.

The diagram shows the way the particles of a solid occupy space. Select the property of a solid that is consistent with this micro-view.

• No define shape

• Cannot be compressed

• No definite volume

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