States of Matter and Particles Quiz

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

• plasma

• solid

• gas

• liquid

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

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

• Solid

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

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Melting

Explain how the particles move in a solid.

• Particles in a solid vibrate in fixed positions.

• Particles in a solid expand and contract with temperature changes

• Particles in a solid rotate around a central axis

• Particles in a solid move freely and randomly

Describe the movement of particles in a liquid.

• Constant motion, moving past each other

• Particles move in a circular motion

• Particles move in a straight line

• Particles are stationary

What happens to the particles during the process of condensation?

• Gas particles lose energy and come closer together to form a liquid.

• Gas particles remain the same distance apart and form a solid.

• Gas particles disappear and reappear as a liquid.

• Gas particles gain energy and move further apart to form a liquid.

What is the phase change when a gas turns into a liquid?

• Melting

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

During which phase change does a substance absorb heat energy?

• Solid to liquid or liquid to gas

• Liquid to solid

• Gas to solid

• Solid to gas

What is the phase change when a liquid turns into a gas?

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Vaporization

• Freezing