Exploring the States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas

What is matter composed of?

• Only atoms

• Atoms and molecules

• None of the above

• Only molecules

What type of energy holds atoms and molecules together?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy

What property do solids have regarding their shape?

• Indefinite shape

• Definite shape

• Shapeless

• Flexible shape

How do particles in a solid behave under pressure?

• They move freely

• They contract

• They expand

• They vibrate

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

• They do not interact

• They are tightly packed

• They can flow around each other

• They are static

What is a characteristic behavior of gases?

• They form layers

• They are always compressed

• They expand to fill their container

• They have a definite volume

What does the experiment with baking soda and vinegar demonstrate?

• Solidification

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Gas has mass

What is sublimation?

• Liquid to gas

• Solid to gas without becoming liquid

• Gas to solid

• Solid to liquid

What occurs during condensation?

• Gas turns into a liquid

• Liquid evaporates

• Gas turns into a solid

• Solid melts

What is the effect of temperature on chemical reactions?

• Speeds up at higher temperatures

• Slows down at higher temperatures

• No effect

• Only affects gases