States of Matter and Phase Changes

What is the characteristic of the solid phase?

• Takes the shape of the container

• Has a rigid shape

• Is compressible

• Has no constant volume

Which phase of matter can flow and takes the shape of its container?

• Plasma phase

• Solid phase

• Liquid phase

• Gaseous phase

What process describes the change from solid to liquid?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

What is the term for the process of a liquid turning into gas?

• Freezing

• Deposition

• Boiling

• Melting

Which of the following describes the gaseous phase?

• Has a rigid shape

• Is non-compressible

• Takes up as much space as possible

• Has a constant volume

What is latent heat?

• Heat that is absorbed only by solids

• Heat that is released during freezing

• Heat that causes a phase change without temperature change

• Heat that causes a temperature change

What happens during the process of condensation?

• Liquid turns into gas

• Solid turns into liquid

• Gas turns into liquid

• Gas turns into solid

What is the characteristic of particles in a liquid?

• Have no energy

• Have strong attractive forces

• Vibrate in a fixed position

• Can flow over each other