Understanding States of Matter

What is NOT a state of matter?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

What property do liquids have regarding their shape?

• Takes the shape of its container

• Shape changes with temperature

• No definite shape

• Fixed shape

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What does matter in its liquid state always maintain?

• Its volume

• Its shape

• Its color

• Its temperature

What is used as an example to explain the solid state of matter?

• Strawberry juice

• Steam

• Strawberry popsicles

• Ice cubes

What characteristic is unique to solids?

• Fixed shape and volume

• No definite shape

• Takes the shape of its container

• Particles move freely

Which state of matter is characterized by particles that are well organized and held closely together?

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

How do particles in a gas move?

• Do not move

• Freely and quickly

• Slowly and closely together

• In a fixed structure

What happens to the volume of gas when it's in a container?

• Remains constant

• Changes to fill the container

• Decreases

• Increases

What example is given to explain the gaseous state?

• Ice cubes

• Water vapor

• Popsicles

• Strawberry juice