States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

How are atoms arranged in a solid?

• Close together in a fixed position

• Close together but free to move around

• Far apart and moving fast

• Randomly and far apart

What happens to the atoms in a substance when it is heated?

• They move slower and come closer together

• They move faster and spread apart

• They change from protons to neutrons

• They disappear

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What is the shape of a liquid?

• Fixed

• Takes the shape of the container

• Irregular

• Spherical

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Both solid and liquid

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What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

What is the term for the amount of space that a gas takes up?

• Mass

• Density

• Volume

• Weight

Which state of matter can be compressed the most?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• They can all be compressed equally

What is the main difference between a liquid and a gas?

• Liquids are always cold, and gases are hot

• Liquids have a definite volume, while gases do not

• Gases are always lighter than liquids

• Liquids can flow, but gases cannot

How does the arrangement of atoms in a gas compare to that in a liquid?

• Atoms in a gas are more tightly packed than in a liquid

• Atoms in a gas are less tightly packed than in a liquid

• Atoms in a gas and a liquid are packed the same way

• Atoms in a gas are in a fixed position, unlike in a liquid