States of Matter

Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid?

• Definite shape and volume

• Takes the shape of its container

• Fills the entire space available

• Indefinite shape or volume

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

• A) They move slower

• B) They move faster

• C) They stop moving

• D) They disappear

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

• Freezing

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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Which state of matter has particles that are free to move past each other but are still close to each other?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What state of matter is characterized by having no definite shape or volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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Which state of matter is known for having a fixed shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

How are the particles in a solid arranged?

• Loosely and randomly.

• Packed closely together in a regular pattern.

• Spread far apart.

• Constantly moving freely.

The Northern Lights are an example of which state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What state of matter has the least amount of kinetic energy?

• Bose-Einstein Condensate

• Plasma

• Solid

• Liquid

What is the main difference between Gas and Plasma?

• A) Gas has charged particles, Plasma does not

• B) Plasma has charged particles from free electrons, Gas does not

• C) Gas particles are closely packed, Plasma particles are not

• D) Plasma particles are in close contact, Gas particles are not