Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Which state of matter has particles that are regularly arranged and move only by vibrating?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• None of the above

Which state of matter has particles that are randomly arranged and can move freely over each other?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• None of the above

Which state of matter has particles that are widely spaced apart and move quickly in random directions?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• None of the above

What holds the particles in a solid in fixed positions?

• Strong forces between particles

• Weak forces between particles

• No forces between particles

• None of the above

What allows liquids to flow and take the shape of their container?

• Fixed positions of particles

• Random arrangement of particles

• Vibration of particles

• Movement of particles

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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

• Particles move faster

• Particles move slower

• Particles move in straight lines

• Particles move in random directions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has particles that are widely spaced and randomly arranged?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• None of the above

What is the main difference between liquids and gases?

• Distance between particles

• Arrangement of particles

• Movement of particles

• None of the above

What allows gases to expand and fill their container?

• Fixed shape of particles

• Random arrangement of particles

• Vibration of particles

• Movement of particles

What happens to a gas when it is compressed to a very high pressure?

• It becomes a solid

• It becomes a liquid

• It becomes a plasma

• It remains a gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4