States of Matter and Changes Quiz

Which of the following describes a solid?

• Has no fixed shape
• Has a fixed shape and volume
• Flows easily
• Can be easily compressed

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• None of the above

What is a characteristic of gases?

• Fixed volume
• Fixed shape
• Easily compressed
• Particles are tightly packed

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

• Burning wood
• Melting ice
• Rusting metal
• Cooking food

What occurs during condensation?

• Gas turns into liquid
• Liquid turns into gas
• Solid turns into liquid
• Liquid turns into solid

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a chemical change?

• Bubbles forming
• Color changing
• Melting ice
• New smell appears

What happens during the process of evaporation?

• Liquid turns into solid
• Solid turns into liquid
• Liquid turns into gas
• Gas turns into liquid

Which of the following best describes a liquid?

• Has a fixed shape and volume
• Has no fixed shape and no fixed volume
• Has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container
• Is easily compressed

What is the effect of temperature on the state of matter?

• Temperature has no effect
• Higher temperature causes particles to move slower
• Lower temperature causes particles to move faster
• Higher temperature can change the state of matter

Which of the following is an example of a gas?

• Water
• Ice
• Air
• Milk