Phases of Matter Quiz

What is matter?

• Only solids

• Only liquids and gases

• Anything that occupies space and has mass

• Only objects we can see

What is not a phase of matter?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

• Wood

What property do all phases of matter share?

• They all have a definite shape

• They all have an indefinite volume

• They are all compressible

• They all have mass

What defines a solid?

• It has a definite shape and volume

• It flows freely

• It can be easily compressed

• It takes the shape of its container

Why can't solids be compressed easily?

• Their particles are far apart

• There's little space between particles

• Their particles move freely

• They have an indefinite volume

How do particles in a solid compare to those in a liquid?

• Solids have particles that are farther apart

• Liquids have particles that don't move

• More tightly packed in a solid

• More movement in a solid

Which phase of matter has particles that vibrate in place?

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

• Liquid

What characteristic is unique to liquids?

• Definite shape

• Easily compressible

• Indefinite volume

• Indefinite shape but definite volume

How do particles in a liquid behave?

• They vibrate but don't move around

• They are fixed in one spot

• They are far apart and move rapidly

• They move freely past each other

What does it mean when a liquid has an indefinite shape?

• It takes the shape of its container

• It retains a fixed shape

• It is compressible

• It cannot flow