Matter Quiz am

What is matter made up of?

• Cells

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Codons

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

What property does matter in its liquid state have?

• Takes on the shape of its container and volume stays the same

• Has a fixed shape and volume

• Can change its volume and shape freely

• Particles do not have space to move freely

What happens to particles in a solid state of matter?

• They are well separated and can move freely

• They are held together in an organized structure and move slightly

• They take on the shape of their container

• They are separated and can move freely

Which of the following is an example of a gas changing to a solid?

• Melting ice

• Freezing water

• Lava changing to rock

• Water vapor to snow

What is diffusion?

• The ability of a material to transfer heat

• The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

• The physical property of matter that describes how easily a substance dissolves

• The ability of a material to allow heat to transfer through it

What did the investigation about solubility conclude?

• Salt can dissolve in water easily

• Wood has very low thermal conductivity

• Plastic has the ability to transfer heat

• Peppermint smell diffuses throughout the room

What property of matter allows heat to transfer easily?

• Diffusion

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Texture

Which material was found to have very low thermal conductivity?

• Salt

• Water

• Wood

• Plastic