States of Matter Quiz

What is the state of matter in which particles are tightly packed together and vibrate in place?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Solid

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

What is the state of matter in which particles are far apart and move freely?

• plasma

• gas

• solid

• liquid

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas called?

• condensation

• sublimation

• solidification

• evaporation

What is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid called?

• Solidification

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What is the state of matter in which particles have a definite shape and volume?

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Gas

• Solid

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

• The particles gain energy and vibrate more, causing the solid to expand.

• The particles disappear

• The particles shrink and move closer together

• The particles turn into a liquid

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

• The particles disappear

• The particles move faster and spread out

• The particles move more slowly and come closer together.

• The particles turn into a solid

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

• The particles disappear

• The particles move further apart

• The particles turn into liquid

• The particles are forced closer together

What is the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid called?

• Freezing point

• Boiling point

• Solidification point

• Melting point