States of Matter

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

• solid

• plasma

• liquid

• gas

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

• plasma

• gas

• solid

• liquid

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

• solid

• plasma

• gas

• liquid

What happens to a solid when it is heated?

• It turns into a gas immediately

• It undergoes a phase change from solid to liquid.

• It shrinks in size

• It remains solid but changes color

What happens to a liquid when it is cooled?

• It turns into a gas.

• It evaporates.

• It becomes a solid.

• It solidifies.

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

• Fusion

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

What is the state of matter that has particles that are tightly packed together?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

• gas

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

What is the state of matter that has particles that are close together but can move past each other?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• plasma