Quiz on Expansion, Contraction, and Changes of State

What happens to particles when matter gains heat?

• They lose energy and settle.

• They vibrate less vigorously.

• They gain energy and vibrate more vigorously.

• They move closer together.

What is the process called when matter loses heat?

• Expansion

• Contraction

• Melting

• Sublimation

During expansion, what occurs to the volume of matter?

• It increases.

• It remains the same.

• It decreases.

• It fluctuates.

What occurs to the mass of matter during expansion and contraction?

• It increases.

• It fluctuates.

• It remains conserved.

• It decreases.

What is the boiling point of water?

• 150°C

• 100°C

• 50°C

• 0°C

What happens to particles during contraction?

• They move closer together.

• They move further apart.

• They gain energy.

• They vibrate more vigorously.

What is the state of matter when it is cooled to 0°C?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Melting

• Freezing

What is the difference between boiling and evaporation?

• Boiling occurs at any temperature.

• Boiling happens throughout the substance.

• Evaporation happens in the whole substance.

• Evaporation occurs at boiling point.

What occurs to particles during boiling?

• They settle into fixed positions.

• They lose energy.

• They vibrate less vigorously.

• They gain enough energy to move freely.