Classifying Matter

Which state is described by “definite shape and volume”.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

Which state is described by “particles are closely packed and arranged in a fixed pattern”.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

Which state is described by “strong intermolecular forces”.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

Which state is described by “definite volume but no fixed shape”.

• liquid
• solid
• gas
• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which state is described by “particles are close together but can move past one another”.

• liquid
• solid
• gas
• plasma

Which state is described by “weaker intermolecular forces”.

• liquid
• solid
• gas
• plasma

Which state is described by “no definite shape or volume”.

• gas and plasma
• plasma and liquid
• liquid and solid
• gas and liquid

Which state is described by “particles are widely spaced and move rapidly”.

• gas
• solid
• plasma
• liquid

Which state is described by “very weak intermolecular forces”.

• gas
• solid
• plasma
• liquid

Which state is described by “high-energy state with ionized particles”.

• plasma
• solid
• gas
• liquid