States of Matter

Matter that has its own shape and takes up space.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Atoms or molecules in this state of matter have the lowest energy.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Superheating gas so that it becomes ionized is one of the methods to form this state of matter.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

A SOLID has its own shape.

• True

• False

Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen are this state of matter at room temperature.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

The particles in a ______________ are not fixed in place and can move from one place to another.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

True or False: liquids take the shape of their container.

• True

• False

The particles in a ______________ can move easily in any direction.

• gas

• solid

• liquid

In colder environments, gaseous water vapor can turn directly to solid ice on a window. What is this process called?

• Deposition

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Vaporization

The majority of metals are this state of matter at room temperature.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma