States of matter grade 8
Authored by Yasmeen banu
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8th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers states of matter, focusing on the fundamental properties and behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases at the middle school level appropriate for grade 8. The questions assess students' understanding of core scientific concepts including the definition of matter, the relationship between particle movement and temperature, and the energy requirements for phase changes. Students need to grasp that all matter is composed of particles in constant motion, understand how thermal energy affects particle behavior, and recognize that phase changes require energy input or release. The quiz evaluates both conceptual knowledge and application skills, requiring students to identify characteristics of each state of matter, explain particle behavior in different phases, and analyze real-world examples like condensation on a glass and ice melting at room temperature. Created by Yasmeen Banu, a Chemistry teacher in India who teaches grade 8. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts before advancing to more complex topics. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a pre-lesson diagnostic to identify knowledge gaps, use it during instruction to check for understanding, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The variety of question formats, from basic definitions to scenario-based applications, makes it versatile for review sessions and test preparation. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards 5-PS1-1 (developing models to describe matter composition) and MS-PS1-4 (developing models describing atomic-scale properties), providing educators with data to adjust instruction and ensure students master these foundational concepts essential for high school chemistry success.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is anything that takes up space and has mass?
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NGSS.5-PS1-3
NGSS.5-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The amount of space a liquid takes up is ________
Tags
NGSS.5-PS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Particles vibrate in place and do not change relative positions.
solid
liquid
gas
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Particles move relative to each other, but remain in contact with each other.
solid
liquid
gas
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Basic state of matter with the least amount of energy.
solid
liquid
gas
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Basic state of matter with the greatest amount of energy.
solid
liquid
gas
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to particles when their temperature increases?
The particles move slower
The particles move faster
The particles lose mass
The particles gain mass
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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