States of Matter Properties

What is a characteristic property of solids?

• Definite shape and volume

• Indefinite shape and volume

• Gas state

• Liquid state

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

What happens to the particles in a liquid compared to a solid?

• Particles in a liquid are more loosely packed and can move around freely.

• Particles in a liquid have a fixed shape like in a solid.

• Particles in a liquid are stationary and do not move.

• Particles in a liquid are more tightly packed than in a solid.

At what temperature do most solids melt?

• Freezing point

• Room temperature

• Melting point

• Boiling point

What is the term for the change from a liquid to a gas?

• solidification

• condensation

• vaporization

• sublimation

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

• Plasma

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

• 75

• 100

• 150

• 50

How does the volume of a gas change with an increase in temperature?

• The volume of a gas becomes solid with an increase in temperature.

• The volume of a gas decreases with an increase in temperature.

• The volume of a gas remains constant with an increase in temperature.

• The volume of a gas increases with an increase in temperature.

What is the term for the change from a gas to a liquid?

• evaporation

• sublimation

• solidification

• condensation

What is the state of matter that takes the shape of its container?

• gas

• plasma

• liquid

• solid