States of Matter Characteristics

States of Matter Characteristics

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

John Sengia

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of solids?

Definite shape and volume

Definite volume but no definite shape

No definite shape or volume

Electrically charged particles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state of matter has particles that move freely at high speeds?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes plasma from other states of matter?

Definite shape

Definite volume

Electrical charge

High compressibility

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

It increases

It decreases

It remains constant

It fluctuates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state of matter is characterized by having particles that are tightly packed in a regular pattern?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Plasma