States of Matter (STEM 11A)

Draw how particles are arranged in a solid.

Draw how particles are arranged in a gas.

Arrange the following states of matter in terms of space between particles. Start with the state of matter with the least amount of space.

• Solid > Liquid > Gas

• Solid > Gas > Liquid

• Gas > Liquid > Solid

Which state of matter is characterized by particles that have the least amount of energy?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Arrange the following states of matter in terms of energy of particles. Start with the state of matter with the most amount of energy.

• solid > liquid > gas

• gas > liquid > solid

• liquid > gas > solid

Which state of matter has the weakest forces of attraction between particles?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Which among the following states of matter have a fixed volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• solids and liquids

Which among the following substances have particles that have the MOST energy and move the quickest?

• smoke

• wood

• pencil

• water

Which among the following substances have particles that are arranged in a very orderly manner and are fixed in their position?

• smoke

• wood

• carbon dioxide gas

• water

TRUE or FALSE. All matter is made up of particles.

• TRUE

• FALSE