States of Matter

What is matter?

• Everything you can touch or feel.

• Only solid objects like a desk.

• Only liquids and gases.

• Only elements that cannot be touched.

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According to the document, why is light not considered matter?

• Because light cannot be touched.

• Because light does not have atoms.

• Because light cannot change state.

• Because light cannot be seen.

What particles make up matter?

• Cells

• Atoms

• Energy

• Light

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What happens to the particles of a solid when energy is added?

• The particles come to a complete stop.

• The particles begin to move faster.

• The particles change into cells.

• The particles disintegrate into energy.

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What is the state of matter with the lowest temperature and particles very close together?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

• Solid

What is the process called when a solid becomes so active that it can no longer hold its shape and becomes a fluid?

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

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What is the term used to describe the change of state from liquid to gas?

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

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

• They move faster and escape gravity

• They expand to fill any container

• They slow down and eventually reform a solid structure

• They become more active and change shape

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

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

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Which substance is known for easily changing states at common Earth temperatures?

• Rock

• Iron

• Water

• Glass

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