States of Matter Quiz

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

• liquid

• plasma

• gas

• solid

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

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas

In which state of matter do particles have the most energy and are far apart?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

What is the property of a solid that allows it to maintain its shape and not flow?

• Rigidity

• Flexibility

• Softness

• Fluidity

What property of a liquid allows it to take the shape of its container?

• Inflexibility

• Fluidity

• Rigidity

• Solidity

Which property of a gas allows it to be squeezed into a smaller container?

• Melting Point

• Density

• Color

• Compressibility

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

• Freezing

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Melting

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

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Solidification

• Evaporation

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

• Sublimation

• Solidification

• Evaporation

• Condensation

How does an increase in temperature affect the particles in a solid?

• The particles remain stationary and do not change position

• The particles lose energy and vibrate less, causing them to move closer together

• The particles transform into a liquid state

• The particles gain more energy and vibrate more, causing them to move further apart