States of Matter

1. 1. Which of the following statements BEST describes matter?

• A. It has weight.

• B. It is a form of energy.

• C. It has a definite shape.

• D. It occupies space and has mass.

2. 2. Which is NOT an example of matter?

• A. air

• B. chalk

• C. sound

• D. water

3. Which pair of states of matter has definite volume?

• A. Solid and gas

• B. Gas and liquid

• C. Liquid and solid

• D. None of the above

4. Which statement describes the particles of solid?

• A. Its particles are free to move slowly but it takes the shape of their container.

• B. Its particles have enough space, definite volume but have indefinite shape.

• C. Its particles are far from each other and have an indefinite volume and shape.

• D. Its particles are closely packed and held together by strong attractive force.

5. The attractive force of the particles of a gas is described as _________ attractive

force.

• A. weak

• B. strong

• C. very strong

• D. intermediate

6. 6. Which is an example of a liquid?

• A. Ice cube

• B. Water

• C. Water vapor

• D. Metal rod

7. Which of the illustrations on the left represents the particles of liquid?

• A. A

• B. B

• C. C

• D. B & C

8. Which of the illustrations on the left represents solid?

• A. A

• B. B

• C. C

• D. B & C

9. 9. Which of the illustrations on the left represents the particles of gas?

• A. A

• B. B

• C. C

• D. A & B

9. 10. Which pair of states of matter has indefinite shape?

• A. gas and solid

• B. liquid and gas

• C. solid and liquid

• D. none of the above