States of Matter Quiz

Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together in a fixed position?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Both A and B

What happens to the particles of a liquid when it is heated?

• They move closer together

• They move farther apart

• They stop moving

• They disappear

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gases?

• They have no definite shape

• They have no definite volume

• They are compressible

• They cannot flow

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the process called when a gas changes into a liquid?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter can flow and also take the shape of its container?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Both B and C

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first?

• Freezing

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid state of matter?

• It has a definite volume but no definite shape

• It has a definite shape and a definite volume

• It has no definite shape and no definite volume

• It can be easily compressed