Phases of Matter QUIZ

Which of the following has molecules that are squeezed together very tightly?

• water in a swimming pool
• helium in a balloon
• the ham on a sandwich
• coffee in a mug

What would happen to a chocolate bar if it was left in the sunlight?

• The chocolate bar would melt
• The chocolate bar would become firmer
• Nothing would happen to the chocolate bar
• The chocolate bar would be broken into smaller pieces

What is all matter composed of?

• atoms
• solids
• gases
• liquids

Matter is defined as "anything that has _________ and takes up space"

• molecules
• atoms
• particles
• mass

Tasha is making pudding. She mixes milk with a pack of instant pudding mix. She then pours the liquid into 4 small bowls and puts the bowls in the fridge. What will most likely happen to the pudding?

• It's molecules will spread farther apart
• Nothing will happen
• It's molecules will move closer together
• It will turn into a gas

Which of the following are examples of liquids? Select ALL that apply.

• shampoo
• chicken broth
• coffee
• oxygen
• computer

Does the following describe a solid, liquid, gas, or all? Cold temperatures cause _______ to turn into a solid.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• solids, liquids, and gases

Does the following describe a solid, liquid, gas, or all? Cold temperatures cause ______ to turn into a liquid.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• solids, liquids, and gases

Does the following describe a solid, liquid, gas, or all? _______ has atoms that spread far apart.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• solids, liquids, and gases

Does the following describe a solid, liquid, gas, or all? _______ are composed of atoms.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• solids, liquids, and gases