Matter Quiz

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, gas, and plasma

• plasma, liquid, and gas

• solid, liquid, and gas

• solid, liquid, and plasma

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• plasma

• liquid

• solid

• gas

Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

• gas

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• gas

• plasma

• solid

• liquid

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

• melting

• freezing

• condensation

• evaporation

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

• condensation

• sublimation

• melting

• evaporation

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

• condensation

• evaporation

• sublimation

• solidification

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

• liquefaction

• vaporization

• solidification

• condensation

What is an example of a physical change?

• Burning wood into ash

• Melting ice into water

• Boiling water into steam

• Mixing salt and water

What is an example of a chemical change?

• Melting of ice

• Burning of wood

• Cutting of paper

• Mixing of salt and water