1.1-1.2 iG Chem Quiz - States of Matter and Interconversions

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together and have fixed positions?

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma
• None of the above

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas without going through the liquid state?

• Sublimation
• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Freezing
• Transformation

When a gas changes directly into a solid, what is the process called?

• Deposition
• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Melting
• Solidification

How are interconversions between states of matter achieved?

• By adding or removing heat/energy
• By changing pressure
• By changing the composition of the substance
• By stirring the substance
• None of the above

Which state of matter has particles that are not closely packed together and move freely?

• Gas
• Solid
• Liquid
• Plasma
• Vapors

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

• Evaporation
• Sublimation
• Freezing
• Condensation
• Vaporation

What happens to the arrangement of particles when a solid changes into a liquid?

• Particles become less ordered and more mobile
• Particles become more ordered and fixed
• Particles become less mobile and spaced out
• Particles become more mobile and closer together
• No change in arrangement

How does the movement of particles change when a gas changes into a liquid?

• Particles become less random and more restricted
• Particles become more random and spread out
• Particles become more random and fast-moving
• Particles become less random and slow-moving
• No change in movement

Which interconversion involves the change of a liquid into a solid?

• Freezing
• Melting
• Condensation
• Sublimation
• Liquefaction

What happens to the energy of particles when a substance changes from a gas to a solid?

• Energy is released
• Energy is absorbed
• Energy remains constant
• Energy changes randomly
• No change in energy