Matter Quiz

What are the three states of matter?

• plasma

• condensed

• vapor

• solid, liquid, and gas

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• gas

• plasma

• solid

• liquid

What is the process called when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

• sublimation

• melting

• evaporation

• condensation

What is the process called when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas?

• evaporation

• condensation

• sublimation

• melting

What is the process called when a substance changes from a gas to a liquid?

• sublimation

• vaporization

• condensation

• evaporation

What is the process called when a substance changes from a liquid to a solid?

• melting

• solidification

• condensation

• evaporation

What are some examples of physical changes?

• Cutting wood, mixing salt and water, burning paper

• Melting ice, boiling water, tearing paper

What are some examples of chemical changes?

• Freezing water, evaporating alcohol, and breaking a glass.

• Mixing salt and water, dissolving sugar in coffee, and crushing a can.

• Melting ice, boiling water, and cutting paper.

• Burning wood, rusting of iron, and cooking an egg.

How can matter be classified?

• Based on size and shape.

• Based on color and texture.

• Based on physical and chemical properties.

• Based on location and origin.

What are the two main categories of matter?

• gases and solutions

• substances and mixtures

• elements and compounds

• solids and liquids