5.13 Physical Properties Quiz

Why can’t we see a Solid vibrating if the particles are vibrating in place?

• Solids do not have particles

• The particles in a solid are not vibrating at all

• The particles in a solid are vibrating in place, but they are not moving from their fixed positions.

• The particles in a solid are moving freely

Answer explanation

The correct choice explains that particles in a solid vibrate in place without moving from their fixed positions. This limited movement is why we cannot see the vibrations, as they do not translate into visible motion.

Do particles in a liquid move faster, slower or the same speed when heat is added?

• backwards

• static

• faster

• slower

Answer explanation

When heat is added to a liquid, the energy increases, causing the particles to move faster. This increased movement leads to a higher temperature and changes in the state of the liquid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A ___________ substance has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

• gas

• liquid

• solid

Answer explanation

A liquid substance has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, unlike solids which have a definite shape and gases which have neither a definite shape nor volume.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The particles in a _____________ vibrate, are close together, and do not move freely.

• liquid

• gas

• solid

Answer explanation

The particles in a solid are closely packed together and can only vibrate in place, unlike liquids and gases where particles can move more freely. Therefore, the correct answer is 'solid'.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This state of matter takes both the shape and volume of it container.

• gas

• solid

• liquid

Answer explanation

A gas takes both the shape and volume of its container, expanding to fill the available space. In contrast, solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container.

The phase change from water vapor to liquid water is known as...

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

• sublimation

Answer explanation

The phase change from water vapor to liquid water is called condensation. This process occurs when water vapor cools and transitions back into liquid form, contrasting with evaporation, which is the change from liquid to vapor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the change from a Solid to a Gas due to the gaining of energy?

• Condensation

• Vaporization

• Sublimation

• Deposition

Answer explanation

Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas when it gains energy, bypassing the liquid state. This distinguishes it from vaporization, which involves a liquid turning into a gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When the temperature of matter increases the particles...

• speed up and move closer

• speed up and move farther apart

• slow down and move closer together

• slow down and move farther apart

Answer explanation

When temperature increases, particles gain energy, causing them to move faster and overcome attractive forces, resulting in them moving farther apart. Thus, the correct answer is 'speed up and move farther apart'.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which type of change involves a change in the identity or chemical composition of a substance?

• Physical change

• Chemical change

• Freezing

• Melting

Answer explanation

A chemical change involves a transformation that alters the identity or chemical composition of a substance, resulting in new substances. In contrast, physical changes, like freezing and melting, do not change the substance's identity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Cutting paper

• Folding paper

• Burning paper

• Washing paper

Answer explanation

Burning paper is a chemical change because it transforms the paper into ash and gases, altering its chemical composition. In contrast, cutting, folding, and washing paper are physical changes that do not change its chemical structure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5