States of Matter Characteristics

What determines how particles move in different states of matter?

• The color of the particles

• The state the matter is in

• The size of the particles

• The weight of the particles

In which state of matter are particles arranged in a fixed, orderly pattern?

• Plasma

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

Why do solids maintain a definite shape and volume?

• Because particles are loosely packed

• Because particles are tightly packed and do not move freely

• Because particles are far apart

• Because particles are in a random arrangement

How do particles in a liquid differ from those in a solid?

• They are in a fixed position

• They are tightly packed

• They are far apart

• They can move and slide past each other

What allows liquids to take the shape of their container?

• The particles are in a fixed arrangement

• The particles are far apart

• The particles are tightly packed

• The particles can move and slide past each other

In which state of matter do particles move freely in all directions?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

What characteristic of gases allows them to fill the entire volume of their container?

• Particles are tightly packed

• Particles are in a fixed position

• Particles are in a fixed arrangement

• Particles move freely and are far apart

Which state of matter does not have a definite shape or volume?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid