Particle Theory and States of Matter

What is matter?

• Anything that has mass and volume

• Anything that has color and shape

• Anything that has energy and light

• Anything that has temperature and pressure

What happens to matter when its temperature is raised?

• It contracts

• It changes color

• It expands

• It becomes solid

What is the effect of lowering the temperature of matter?

• It expands

• It contracts

• It changes color

• It evaporates

Which of the following is an example of a solid?

• Water in a beaker

• Helium in a balloon

• A bowling ball

• Oxygen in a tank

What is an example of a liquid?

• Air in bicycle tires

• Coffee in a cup

• A piece of paper

• Helium in a balloon

What is an example of a gas?

• Juice in a pitcher

• A cell phone

• Air in bicycle tires

• A piece of paper

Which state of matter is helium in a balloon an example of?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which is not a part of the Particle Theory

• There are spaces between particles

• Particles are always moving

• Particles have forces of attraction between them

• Different substances are made up of the same type of particles

What is all matter made up of according to the particle theory?

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Particles

• Cells

According to the particle theory, what exists between particles?

• Bonds

• Spaces

• Energy

• Light