Properties of solids, liquids, gases. Weekly Quiz 4

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

• solid
• plasma
• gas
• liquid

In which state of matter do the particles have the most energy and move freely?

• solid
• liquid
• plasma
• gas

Which of the following is a characteristic of liquids?

• Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.
• Liquids have no volume or shape.
• Liquids have a definite volume and shape.
• Liquids have a definite shape but no definite volume.

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

• They slow down and move closer together

• They slow down and move farther apart

• They speed up and move farther apart

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed, vibrating in fixed positions?

• liquid
• solid
• gas
• plasma

What happens to the shape of a gas when it is placed in a sealed container?

• It takes the shape of the container

• It maintains its original shape

• It becomes a liquid

Which state of matter has particles that are close together but can slide past each other?

• gas
• solid
• plasma
• liquid

What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas called?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• melting

In which state of matter do the particles have the least amount of energy and are packed closely together?

• liquid
• gas
• solid
• plasma

Which of the following is an example of a change in state?

• Melting ice into water
• Cutting down a tree

• Drinking a glass of water