Particle Theory and States of Matter Quiz

Which state of matter has both definite shape and definite volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

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In which state of matter are the particles vibrating in place and have a fixed volume?

• Gas
• Liquid
• Solid
• Plasma

Which state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

As matter changes state from liquid to solid, the atoms move ______ .

• CLOSER together

• FARTHER apart

• stay the SAME

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

As matter changes state from liquid to solid, the atoms have ____ kinetic energy.

• more

• less

• the same

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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If I heat a liquid and its temperature increases, what change occurs to motion of the molecules?

• The molecules move at the SAME rate.

• The molecules move at a SLOWER rate.

• The molecules move at a FASTER rate.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

When energy is removed from a gaseous state, the matter transforms into a liquid. This is called -

• vaporization

• condensation

• sublimation

• freezing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is matter?

• Energy

• Anything that has weight and takes up space

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

• Anything that only takes up space

According to the particle theory of matter, all particles of one substance are _________________

• the same

• different