Matter in our surroundings

Which of the following is not a property of matter?

• It has shape

• It has mass

• It can be seen

• It can be felt

Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

What is the process of a solid changing directly into gas called?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Deposition

Which of the following is an example of a gas?

• Water

• Ice

• Oxygen

• Mercury

In which state of matter are the particles arranged in the most ordered manner?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

Which of the following processes involves a change from liquid to gas?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What is the term for the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid?

• Melting point

• Boiling point

• Freezing point

• Sublimation

Which state of matter is most compressible?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following statements is true about liquids?

• They have a fixed shape and volume

• They have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume

• They have a fixed volume but not a fixed shape

• They do not have a fixed shape or volume

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

• They move slowly

• They stop moving

• They move more quickly

• They don't change