Exploring States of Matter and Changes of State

Which of the following states of matter has a fixed shape and a fixed volume?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

In which state of matter do particles move freely at high speeds?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

Which state of matter has a fixed volume but no fixed shape?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

What is the term for the change of state from liquid to gas?

• Deposition

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Melting

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which change of state occurs when a gas turns into a liquid?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the process called when a gas changes directly into a solid?

• Deposition

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Condensation

What does the state symbol 'aq' stand for?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Gas

In the example reaction, what state symbol is used for water?

• L

• S

• G

• aq