States of Matter Quiz

Which of the following best describes a "Solid"?

• Has a definite shape and volume

• Takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume

• Has no definite shape or volume

• Can be compressed easily

What is the main characteristic of a "Liquid"?

• Has a definite shape and volume

• Takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume

• Has no definite shape or volume

• Is always invisible

If you pour water from a cup into a bowl, what happens to its shape and volume? (DoK Level 2)

• Both shape and volume change

• Shape changes, volume stays the same

• Shape stays the same, volume changes

• Both shape and volume stay the same

Which state of matter would be best for building a structure that needs to keep its shape? (DoK Level 2)

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Imagine you have a block of ice and a glass of water. Explain which is a solid and which is a liquid, and why. (DoK Level 3)

• The block of ice is a solid because it keeps its shape; the glass of water is a liquid because it takes the shape of the glass.

• The block of ice is a liquid because it melts; the glass of water is a solid because it is in a container.

• Both are solids because they are made of water.

• Both are liquids because they can melt or freeze.

Which state of matter has particles tightly packed together?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Mixture

A ________ has a definite shape and volume.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following best describes a property of a solid?

• It has a definite shape and volume.

• It takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.

• It has no definite shape or volume.

• It can be easily compressed.

If you were to compare the arrangement of particles in a solid and a gas, what would you observe?

• Particles in a solid are tightly packed, while in a gas they are far apart.

• Particles in a solid are far apart, while in a gas they are tightly packed.

• Both have particles that are loosely arranged.

• Both have particles that are tightly packed.

Imagine you have a block of ice and a balloon filled with air. Which statement explains the difference in the arrangement of their particles?

• The ice has particles that are closely packed, while the balloon's air particles are spread out.

• Both have particles that are closely packed.

• The balloon's air particles are tightly packed, while the ice particles are spread out.

• Both have particles that are spread out.