Exploring States of Matter Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a solid?

• Water

• Ice

• Oxygen

• Milk

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following properties is a qualitative property of matter?

• Mass

• Volume

• Color

• Density

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How can you measure the volume of a liquid?

• Using a ruler

• Using a graduated cylinder

• Using a thermometer

• Using a balance

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a quantitative property of matter?

• Texture

• Taste

• Temperature

• Smell

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the arrangement of particles in a gas.

• Tightly packed and fixed in place

• Tightly packed but can move past each other

• Spread out and move freely

• Arranged in a regular pattern

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why does a liquid take the shape of its container?

• Because its particles are tightly packed

• Because its particles can move past each other

• Because its particles are fixed in place

• Because its particles are spread out

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain why solids have a definite shape.

• Because their particles are spread out

• Because their particles are tightly packed and fixed in place

• Because their particles can move past each other

• Because their particles are arranged randomly

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A student measures the mass of a rock to be 250 grams. What type of property is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Chemical

• Physical

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Answer explanation

Gas is the state of matter where particles are arranged loosely and move freely, explaining the arrangement shown.

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