States of Matter

Matter is made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules.

• True

• False

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

• Solid state

• Liquid state

• Gas state

• Plasma state

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

What change of state is taking place in this photograph?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Melting

What change of state is taking place in this photograph?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Melting

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

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Melting

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

When a beaker of water is heated its volume increases a little. What is happening to the particles in the liquid?

• They are getting bigger.

• They are moving slower.

• They are moving faster.

• They are getting smaller.