States of Matter Quiz

What are the three main states of matter?

• Solid, squishy, and gassy

• Liquid, rock, and air

• Solid, liquid, and gas

• Ice, water, and steam

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but keeps the same volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

In which state of matter do particles vibrate in place?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• All of the above

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

• Freezing

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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Which physical property determines if an object will float or sink?

• Conductivity

• Solubility

• Density

• Temperature

What do we call materials that don't let heat or electricity pass through easily?

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Solvents

• Densifiers

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Which of these is an example of a good conductor?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Rubber

• Copper

What happens to most substances' solubility as temperature increases?

• a) It decreases

• b) It increases

• c) It stays the same

• d) It disappears completely

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Why does the ocean have layers with different densities?

• a) Because of temperature differences

• b) Because fish create the layers

• c) Because of the moon's gravity

• d) Because all liquids naturally form layers

Which of these is an example of condensation?

• a) Ice cubes melting in a drink

• b) A puddle disappearing on a hot day

• c) Fog on a bathroom mirror after a shower

• d) Salt dissolving in water

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