Phases of Matter Quiz

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• plasma

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed together and vibrate in place?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Melting

• Sublimation

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container and has particles that are free to move around?

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

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

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Condensation

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move at high speeds?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

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

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Solidification

• Condensation

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

• liquid

• gas

• solid

• plasma

What is the process of a solid turning directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first called?

• condensation

• sublimation

• melting

• evaporation

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• plasma