Materials and States of Matter Quiz

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

Which state of matter has a high density and is not easily squashed?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

Which state of matter has no definite volume and is easily squashed?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

Which state of matter has particles with the least energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move quickly in all directions?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What effect does reducing the volume of a gas have on its pressure?

• It decreases the pressure.

• It increases the pressure.

• It has no effect on the pressure.

• It makes the gas particles disappear.

What is diffusion?

• Particles moving from an area of low concentration to high concentration.

• Particles moving from an area of high concentration to low concentration.

• Particles staying in one place.

• Particles moving faster when heated.

What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated?

• The particles lose energy.

• The particles gain more energy.

• The particles stop moving.

• The particles become larger.

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

• Freezing

• Condensing

• Melting

• Subliming

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

• Freezing

• Condensing

• Melting

• Boiling