What are the three main states of matter?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Solid, Liquid, Plasma

• Liquid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Gas, Plasma

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is heated?

• They move slower

• They move faster

• They stop moving

• They become solid

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Which property is true for gases?

• They have a definite shape

• They have a definite volume

• They fill the shape of their container

• They are always visible

Why does ice melt when left at room temperature?

• It absorbs heat from the surroundings

• It loses heat to the surroundings

• It turns into gas directly

• It becomes colder

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Which of the following is an example of a change in matter?

• Water freezing into ice

• A rock sitting on the ground

• A book on a shelf

• A pencil in a box

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How can you tell if a substance is a solid?

• It flows easily

• It has a fixed shape

• It takes the shape of its container

• It is invisible

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

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Melting

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Which of the following is a property of liquids?

• They have a fixed shape

• They have a fixed volume but no fixed shape

• They are compressible

• They do not flow

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Why do gases spread out to fill their container?

• Because they have a fixed shape

• Because their particles are tightly packed

• Because their particles move freely and quickly

• Because they are heavy