Phases of Matter Quiz

Nora, Jackson, and Aiden are discussing about their science project. They are trying to define 'matter'. According to them, what could be the best definition of matter?

• Something like a rock that has a definite shape

• Something like water that takes up space in a bottle and has mass

• Something like air that is invisible

• Something like a metal that is hard to compress

Henry, Abigail, and Nora are studying the properties of matter. They are trying to identify the three main phases of matter. Can you help them?

• Solid, liquid, gas

• Solid, liquid, air

• Solid, liquid, plasma

• Solid, liquid, water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Luna, Mason, and Rohan are discussing the properties of different states of matter. Mason says that a solid, like a rock, has a particular characteristic. What is it?

• It has an indefinite shape and a definite volume

• It has a definite shape and volume

• It has an indefinite shape and volume

• It has a definite shape and an indefinite volume

Zoe, Aiden, and Anika are trying to squeeze a rock in their science class. Why is it hard for them to compress the rock?

• The particles of the rock are closely packed together and don't move around

• The particles of the rock take the shape of their container

• The particles of the rock are far apart and move around quickly

• The particles of the rock are in constant rapid motion

James, Samuel, and Rohan are observing different states of matter. Rohan has a water bottle in his hand. What is the main characteristic of the water in Rohan's bottle if it's in a liquid state?

• It has an indefinite shape and volume

• It has a definite shape and volume

• It has a definite shape and indefinite volume

• It has an indefinite shape and definite volume

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Isla, Abigail, and Benjamin are trying to squeeze a water balloon without popping it. Why is it hard for them to compress the balloon?

• The water particles inside the balloon are closely packed together and don't move around

• The water particles inside the balloon are far apart and move around quickly

• The water particles inside the balloon take the shape of their container

• The water particles inside the balloon are in constant rapid motion

Evelyn, Benjamin, and Priya are conducting an experiment in their science class. They noticed that the substance they are studying fills the container completely, regardless of the container's shape or size. What characteristic of the substance are they observing?

• It has an indefinite shape and a definite volume

• It has a definite shape and an indefinite volume

• It has a definite shape and volume

• It has an indefinite shape and volume

Priya, Hannah, and Charlotte are conducting a science experiment. They noticed that it's easier to compress the air in a balloon than the water in a bottle. Why is this the case?

• The air particles inside the balloon take the shape of their container

• The air particles inside the balloon are closely packed together and don't move around

• The air particles inside the balloon are far apart and move around quickly

• The air particles inside the balloon are in constant rapid motion

Mia, Harper, and Abigail are studying the properties of different states of matter. They are observing a piece of ice. How would they describe the behavior of particles in this solid?

• The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place

• The particles are in constant rapid motion

• The particles are far apart and move around quickly

• The particles take the shape of their container

Charlotte, Lily, and Daniel are studying the behavior of particles in a helium balloon. What can they observe about the particles in the gas?

• The particles take the shape of the balloon

• The particles are far apart and move around quickly

• The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place

• The particles are in constant rapid motion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4