Challenge 1 States of Matter

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

• plasma

• gas

• liquid

• solid

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

• solid

• gas

• liquid

• plasma

In which state of matter do particles have the most energy and are far apart?

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

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

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Melting

• Sublimation

When a liquid turns into a solid, what is this process called?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Condensation

• Solidification

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

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Boiling

When a gas turns into a liquid, what is this process called?

• Fusion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

What is the movement of particles like in a solid?

• Particles in a solid move freely around each other.

• Particles in a solid vibrate in fixed positions.

• Particles in a solid rotate in place.

• Particles in a solid move quickly

How do particles move in a liquid?

• Particles in a liquid move in a zigzag motion.

• Particles in a liquid move in a circular pattern.

• Particles in a liquid move randomly.

• Particles in a liquid move in a straight line.

In which state of matter do particles move the fastest?

• Gaseous state

• Solid state

• Liquid state

• Plasma state