States of Matter Check Up (22-23)

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

• indefinite volume and indefinite shape

• definite volume and a definite shape

• definite volume and an indefinite shape

• indefinite volume and a definite shape

In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together, vibrating slightly in fixed positions?

• gas 

• solid

• liquid

• plasma

In which state of matter do particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them? 

• crystal
• liquid
• gas
• solid

Unlike solids, the molecules of -?- are able to slip past one another, much like grains of sand pouring through an hourglass. This is known as "fluid" motion.

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The -?- of a substance helps determine its state.

• temperature

• size

• volume

• density

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The -?- of a substance is the temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a gas as thermal energy is added to it.

• boiling point

• freezing point

• melting point

• cold

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When -?- is added to a substance, a state change may occur.

• temperature

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The melting and boiling points of a substance are the

-?- at which changes of state happen.

• thermal energy

• temperatures

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of these is NOT one of the three most common states of matter?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• steam

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A state of matter is the physical form matter takes on as determined by the

• arrangement and motion of its atoms or molecules.

• number of atoms or molecules in a particular substance.

• shape of the container holding the atoms or molecules.

• volume of the container surrounding the atoms or molecules.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4