Quiz on Matter and Changes

What is matter?

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

• Something you can see

• Only solids and liquids

• Only things that move

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Light

• Gas

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• None of the above

Which of these is an example of a physical change?

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

• Rusting metal

• Baking a cake

Which of these is a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Tearing paper

• Burning a candle

• Melting chocolate

What happens in a chemical change?

• The substance stays the same

• A new substance is formed

• The state of matter changes

• The substance disappears

Which of these is NOT a sign of a chemical change?

• Color change

• Formation of gas

• Change of state

• Release of heat or light

Which of the following is a physical change?

• Burning toast

• Baking bread

• Freezing water

• Cooking eggs