States of Matter and Their Changes

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

What happens to a solid when it is heated?

• A solid expands and may melt when heated.

• A solid contracts and becomes denser when heated.

• A solid remains unchanged regardless of temperature.

• A solid turns into a gas immediately when heated.

Can liquids be compressed easily? Why or why not?

• Liquids are more compressible than gases because they have less space between molecules.

• Liquids can be compressed easily, but only under extreme pressure.

• Yes, liquids can be compressed easily due to their molecular structure.

• No, liquids cannot be compressed easily.

What is an example of a solid?

• Water

• Steam

• Ice

• Air

What is an example of a liquid?

• Water

• Sand

• Steam

• Ice

What process turns a solid into a liquid?

• Freezing

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Melting

What process turns a liquid into a gas?

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Evaporation or boiling

• Condensation

What is the term for a liquid turning into a solid?

• Condensing

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporating

How do temperature changes affect the state of matter?

• Temperature changes can cause matter to transition between solid, liquid, and gas states.

• Temperature changes have no effect on the properties of matter.

• Matter cannot change states regardless of temperature.

• Temperature changes only affect gases.