T1E1 Comparing Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Which of the following best describes the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases?

• Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither a definite shape nor volume.

• Solids and liquids both have definite shapes, but gases do not.

• Liquids and gases both have definite shapes, but solids do not.

• Gases have a definite shape and volume, but solids and liquids do not.

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Water is different as a solid, liquid, or gas because:

• its molecules are arranged differently in each state.

• it changes color in each state.

• it becomes a metal in one state.

• it loses all mass in one state.

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Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a solid?

• Particles are far apart, with no regular arrangement.

• Particles are packed very close together in a fixed arrangement, vibrating in place.

• Particles are closer together, with no regular arrangement, and always in contact with one another.

Fill in the blank: Gas particles are ________ apart, with no regular arrangement. They are not fixed in place but often collide with one another.

• far

• close

• tightly

• densely

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Which state of matter has particles that are closer together, with no regular arrangement, and are always in contact with one another?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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Which of the following statements best describes a solid?

• Solids have a definite shape and volume.

• Solids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

• Solids have neither a definite shape nor definite volume.

• Solids take the shape of their container.

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Which of the following statements best describes a liquid?

• Liquids have a definite shape and volume.

• Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.

• Liquids have neither a definite shape nor definite volume.

• Liquids keep their shape regardless of the container.

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Which of the following statements best describes a gas?

• Gases have a definite shape and volume.

• Gases have a definite volume but no definite shape.

• Gases have neither a definite shape nor definite volume.

• Gases keep their shape regardless of the container.

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Fill in the blank: In the context of volume and shape, ______ means unchanging.

• definite

• liquid

• flexible

• variable

What is kinetic energy?

• Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

• Kinetic energy is the energy stored in food.

• Kinetic energy is the energy stored in batteries.

• Kinetic energy is the energy of sound.

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