Exploring States of Matter

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas

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

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

What do we call the state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

In which state of matter do particles move freely and are far apart?

• Gas

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Solid

What is the state of matter that is characterized by tightly packed particles?

• solid

• liquid

• plasma

• gas

Which state of matter can be compressed easily?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

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

• The particles freeze and become immobile.

• The particles dissolve into gas without any movement.

• The particles expand and form a liquid immediately.

• The particles vibrate more and may eventually move apart.

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

• Melting

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Sublimation

What is the term for the process of a liquid turning into a gas?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

Which state of matter is typically less dense: solid, liquid, or gas?

• gas

• plasma

• liquid

• solid