States of Matter Quiz

Which state of matter has particles that are held in fixed position by a strong force of attraction?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

Answer explanation

Solid state of matter has particles held in fixed position by a strong force of attraction.

In which state of matter do particles have a definite volume but take the shape of the container?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

Answer explanation

In the state of matter called liquid, particles have a definite volume but take the shape of the container they are in.

Which state of matter has particles that are wide apart and move about easily at very high speed?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Answer explanation

Gas has particles that are wide apart and move about easily at very high speed.

What is the main characteristic of a solid state of matter?

• Definite volume

• Particles move freely

• Particles are held in fixed position

• Takes shape of container

Answer explanation

The main characteristic of a solid state of matter is that particles are held in fixed position.

How are the particles arranged in a liquid state of matter?

• In a regular manner

• Held in fixed position

• Wide apart

• Not in fixed position

Answer explanation

Particles in a liquid state of matter are not in fixed position, they are free to move around and flow past each other.

What allows gas to expand to fill any container?

• Particles wide apart

• Definite shape

• Definite volume

• Particles held in fixed position

Answer explanation

Gas can expand to fill any container because its particles are wide apart, allowing them to move freely and occupy the available space.

Which state of matter can be compressed into a small volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Answer explanation

Gas is the state of matter that can be compressed into a small volume due to the particles being far apart and having high kinetic energy.

What is the main characteristic of a liquid state of matter?

• Particles wide apart

• Particles held in fixed position

• Definite shape

• Definite volume

Answer explanation

The main characteristic of a liquid state of matter is having a definite volume, meaning it takes the shape of its container but maintains a constant volume.

What is the force of attraction between particles in a liquid state of matter?

• None

• Strong

• Moderate

• Weak

Answer explanation

The force of attraction between particles in a liquid state of matter is weak, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following best describes the three states of matter?

• kerosene, steam and palm oil

• petrol, water and stone

• steam, water and palm oil

• steam, palm oil and stone

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'steam, palm oil and stone' as these are the three states of matter - gas, liquid, and solid respectively.