States of Matter

A ___________ substance has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

• gas

• liquid

• solid

Particles of a liquid

• are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position.

• have no viscosity.

• decrease in volume with increasing temperature.

• are free to move around one another but still touch.

True or False: A gas will spread out and fill its container.

• True

• False

This state of matter expands to fill its container.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Matter is made up of particles. Which of the following statements is true about these particles?

• The particles that make up solids do not move

• The particles that make up liquids do not move

• The particles that make up all matter are constantly in motion

• Only the particles that make up gases are constantly in motion

Water appearing on the exterior of a cold drink on a hot summer day is an example of what phase change?

• Condensation

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Vaporization

Milk takes the shape of its container because it is a:

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The particles in a _____________ vibrate, are close together, and do not move freely.

• liquid

• gas

• solid

An ice cube turning to water is an example of what phase change?

• Condensation

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Vaporization

Has a definite volume but not a definite shape

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas