States of Matter

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

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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

A LIQUID does not hold its own shape. It takes on the shape of the container it is in.

• True

• False

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

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Molecules are closest together in a 

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• plasma

Which is an example of a gas?

• smoothie

• shoe

• steam

What term describes a solid changing to a gas?

• Deposition

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

At higher temperatures

• particles in an object have less energy

• particles in an object move faster

• a gas contracts

I can compress the volume of these states of matter.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Through what phase change does your body cool itself? (Hint: think about what happens to your sweat)

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Sublimation

• Vaporization