Quiz on Matter

What is matter made of?

• Atoms

• Light

• Sound

• Heat

Which part of the microscope controls the amount of light?

• Coarse adjustment

• Light intensity control

• Objective lens

• Slide holder

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter has a definite space?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dissolved solid?

• Visible particles

• Evenly spread in liquid

• Sinks to the bottom

• Floats on top

Which of the following is a basic property of matter?

• Temperature

• Color

• Speed

• Energy

Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What property of matter allows it to pull other objects on its own?

• Reflectivity

• Hardness

• Magnetism

• Elasticity

Which of the following is NOT magnetic?

• Metal

• Wood

• Steel

• Iron

What is the main characteristic of a diamond compared to quartz?

• More reflective

• Softer

• Harder

• Less magnetic