Matter Matters

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, liquid, plasma

• solid, liquid, gas

• solid, gas, plasma

• liquid, gas, plasma

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• solid

• plasma

• gas

• liquid

In which state of matter do particles have the most energy?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

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

• The particles lose energy and slow down

• The particles gain energy, vibrate more rapidly, expand, and move further apart.

• The particles remain stationary

• The particles shrink and move closer together

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

• melting

• sublimation

• evaporation

• freezing

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

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

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

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Vaporization

What is the state of matter of water at room temperature?

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

What is the state of matter of oxygen at room temperature?

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

What is the state of matter of helium at room temperature?

• Plasma

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid