T1/Experience 1: Exploring States of Matter

Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What is the main difference in the movement of atoms in a solid compared to a gas?

• Atoms in a solid move freely, while atoms in a gas are fixed in place.

• Atoms in a solid vibrate in place, while atoms in a gas move rapidly in all directions.

• Atoms in a solid and gas both move at the same speed.

• Atoms in a solid move faster than those in a gas.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

(a)  

• Solid

• Liquid
• Gas

• Plasma

In which state of matter do atoms and molecules have the highest kinetic energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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The volume of a gas is best described as (a)  

• Definite and fixed
• Definite but not fixed
• Not definite and changes to fill th
• Always the same as a solid

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If you pour water from a cup into a bowl, what property of liquids does this demonstrate?

• Liquids have a definite shape

• Liquids take the shape of their container

• Liquids have a fixed volume and shape

• Liquids cannot flow

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A student observes ice melting into water. Which change in kinetic energy is occurring?

• Kinetic energy decreases as ice melts

• Kinetic energy stays the same

• Kinetic energy increases as ice melts

• Kinetic energy disappears

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

• Particles are far apart and move freely

• Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place

• Particles are close together but can slide past each other

• Particles are arranged randomly and move very fast

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A student uses a model to show the arrangement of particles in a solid, liquid, and gas. Which arrangement best represents a liquid?

• Particles are tightly packed and fixed in place

• Particles are close together but can move past each other

• Particles are far apart and move freely

• Particles are arranged in a regular pattern

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Match each observation with the state of matter it best describes.

• Solid

• It flows and has a definite volume

• Solid

• It fills the entire container and can be compressed

• Gas

• It has a fixed shape and volume

• Liquid

• It cannot be poured

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