Properties of Matter Quiz

What are the three common states of matter?

• solid, liquid, and gas

• round, square, and triangle

• hot, cold, and warm

• solid, liquid, and plasma

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

In which state of matter do particles have the most energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What are the physical properties of matter?

• Taste, sound, and flexibility

• Mass, volume, density, and conductivity

• Color, shape, and smell

• Temperature, pressure, and texture

What is the difference between mass and weight?

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity.

• Mass and weight are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

• Mass is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, while weight is the amount of matter in an object.

• Mass is measured in pounds, while weight is measured in kilograms.

How does the volume of a gas change when the pressure increases?

• Volume becomes solid

• Volume decreases

• Volume remains the same

• Volume increases

What is the process of a solid changing directly into a gas called?

• sublimation

• condensation

• vaporization

• melting

What happens to the temperature of a substance during a physical change?

• It remains constant

• It may increase or decrease

• It always decreases

• It always increases

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

• solidification

• sublimation

• condensation

• evaporation

How does the mass of a substance change during a chemical change?

• The mass of a substance remains constant

• The mass of a substance decreases

• The mass of a substance increases

• The mass of a substance becomes zero