Pop Quiz on States of Matter

Matter is made up of tiny particles called _______ that you cannot see.

• mass

• volume

• atoms

• solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

This is a substance that holds its shape and has a definite volume.

• matter

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which best describes the behavior of particles in a liquid?

• Particles are packed closely together, not moving.

• Particles are packed closely together, vibrating in a fixed position.

• Particles are close together but can move across each other freely.

• Particles are not held closely. They spread out to take the shape of their container.

The particles in (a) _______ move the fastest and spread out the most.

• solid

• plasma

• matter

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A substance that does not have a definite shape or volume is called _______.

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• matter

• gas

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

A substance with a definite volume but no shape is called _______.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Anything that takes up space and has mass is called _______.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• matter

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma