Exploring States of Matter

Which type of lemonade is heavier, fizzy or flat?

• Fizzy lemonade

• Depends on the container

• Flat lemonade

• Both weigh the same

What gas is primarily used to make drinks fizzy?

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Why should mobile phones not be used at petrol stations?

• Risk of igniting petrol vapors

• Station rules

• To avoid distractions

• Poor reception

What causes the explosion when petrol ignites?

• All of the above

• The gas evaporates

• The gas ignites

• The liquid burns

How do firefighters prevent vapor from igniting in petrol fires?

• Removing oxygen

• Cooling the area

• Using a foam blanket

• Using water

What happens to the particles of a substance when it changes from solid to liquid?

• Particles separate completely

• Particles disappear

• Particles vibrate more intensely

• Particles move freely around each other

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the primary component of the gas emitted by volcanoes?

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

At what temperature does water boil?

• 100 degrees Celsius

• Varies with the container

• 90 degrees Celsius

• 110 degrees Celsius

What does the presence of stalactites indicate about the water?

• Contains bromine

• Is acidic

• Is pure water

• Contains calcium

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What process describes the transition of water from liquid to gas in the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4