Quiz on States of Matter

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Energy

• Gas

Matter is defined as anything that:

• Occupies space and has mass

• Reflects light

• Moves at high speed

• Can be divided infinitely

What is the smallest particle of an element?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Proton

• Compound

Which of the following describes a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Burning paper

• Breaking glass

• Dissolving sugar in water

The density of a material is calculated by dividing:

• Mass by volume

• Volume by mass

• Weight by area

• Length by time

Which of the following is an example of a mixture?

• Salt

• Water

• Air

• Carbon dioxide

The process of a liquid changing to a gas is called:

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Plasma is most commonly found:

• In metals

• In living organisms

• In stars

• In liquids

Which of these substances is a compound?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Gold

What is the charge of a neutron?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• No charge