1.4: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What do the particles in a solid do?

• They are tightly packed together and vibrate in place.

• They move freely and are far apart.

• They are spread out and move randomly.

• They change shape and volume constantly.

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Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

How are the particles in a liquid arranged compared to a solid?

• More spread out than a solid, but not as spread out as a gas

• Tightly packed together

• Farther apart than in a gas

• Arranged in a fixed pattern

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Which state of matter does not have its own shape or definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is true about the particles in a gas?

• They are tightly packed together.

• They are spread out and farther apart than a liquid.

• They vibrate in place.

• They are closer together than in a solid.

Based on the diagram, which circle best represents the arrangement of particles in a solid?

• The circle with particles tightly packed together

• The circle with particles spread out evenly

• The circle with particles far apart

• The circle with no particles

Why does a liquid take the shape of its container but keep its volume?

• Because its particles are more spread out than a solid but not as spread out as a gas

• Because its particles are tightly packed together

• Because its particles are far apart and move freely

• Because it has a definite shape

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If you put a gas in a closed container, what will happen to its shape and volume?

• It will take the shape and volume of the container.

• It will keep its own shape and volume.

• It will become a solid.

• It will become a liquid.

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Compare the movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases. Which state has the most freedom of movement?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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