Energy and States of Matter Quiz

A ​ (a)   Is the state of matter that has particles packed together and vibrates.

The state of matter that takes the shape of its container and can flow is a ​ (b)   .

A ​ (c)   is the state of matter that has particles that are very far apart and move freely.

• Solid
• liquid
• gas

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is heated?

• They freeze

• They condense

• They spread out and move faster

• They slow down and stick together

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Match the following

• When a gas turns into a liquid

• Evaporation

• When a liquid turns into a gas

• Freezing

• When a liquid turns into a solid

• Condensation

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Which state of matter has the least energy and the slowest moving particles?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What happens to the particles in a gas when it is cooled?

• They spread out and move faster

• They freeze

• They condense and move closer together

• They turn into a solid

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What happens when potential energy is converted into kinetic energy?

• The object slows down.

• The object comes to a complete stop.

• The object speeds up.

• The object remains unchanged.

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​ (a)   is where a roller coaster has the most potential energy.

• At the top of a hill
• At the bottom of the hill
• In a loop
• In a straight section of track

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The ​ (a)   are found in the nucleus.

The ​ (b)   have a positive charge.

The ​ (c)   have a negative charge.

The ​ (d)   have no charge.

• protons and neutrons
• protons
• electrons
• neutrons

What is the smallest unit of matter?

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Elements

• Compounds

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Which type of energy is associated with particles in motion​? ​ (a)  

• Kinetic Energy
• Potential Energy

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