Science Max: States of Matter Quiz

What are the three main states of matter?

• Liquid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

What do you need to make cornstarch mud?

• Water and flour

• Water and salt

• Water and cornstarch

• Water and sugar

What is a non-Newtonian fluid?

• A fluid that behaves like a solid when hit

• A fluid that turns into gas when heated

• A fluid that freezes at room temperature

• A fluid that always stays liquid

Why does cornstarch mud turn solid when you hit it?

• The particles move far apart

• The particles line up and jam together

• The water evaporates

• The temperature increases

Which state of matter takes the shape and volume of its container?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

What is the first step in making rock candy?

• Heat the water

• Add food coloring

• Cut the skewer

• Let the water cool

Why do you need seed crystals to make rock candy?

• To start the crystallization process

• To dissolve the sugar

• To add flavor

• To heat the water

What did Phil and Judy use to mix a large batch of cornstarch mud?

• A blender

• A washing machine

• A cement truck

• A drill

What happens to cornstarch mud when you move it slowly?

• It evaporates

• It turns into a solid

• It stays a liquid

• It becomes a gas

What is unique about bubbles?

• They are a gas surrounded by a liquid

• They are a solid surrounded by a liquid

• They are a liquid surrounded by a gas

• They are a solid surrounded by a gas