Exploring States of Matter Quiz

What are the three main states of matter?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Solid, Liquid, Plasma

• Liquid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Gas, Plasma

What happens to ice when it melts?

• It turns into gas

• It turns into water

• It turns into steam

• It turns into snow

Which process describes the change from liquid to solid?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Condensation

What is the effect of increasing temperature on ice?

• It melts

• It freezes

• It evaporates

• It condenses

At what temperature does water freeze?

• 0°C

• 100°C

• 50°C

• 25°C

Which of the following is a property of ice?

• It is a liquid

• It is transparent

• It is solid and cold

• It is warm

What happens to the particles in a solid when it melts?

• They move closer together

• They move further apart

• They stop moving

• They disappear

Which of the following is an example of a change of state?

• Ice melting to water

• Water staying as water

• Steam staying as steam

• Ice staying as ice

What is the main factor that causes a change in the state of matter?

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Volume

• Mass

What happens to a candle when it melts?

• It turns into gas

• It turns into liquid wax

• It turns into solid wax

• It turns into water