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WorksheetsStates and Changes in Matter
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
A substances state of matter is determined by
a)
the chemicals in the substance
b)
the speed of the particles and the attraction between them
c)
the size of the particles
d)
the amount of matter in the substance
2.
The atoms and molecules in each state of matter
a)
are attracted to one another
b)
are constantly moving
c)
move faster at higher temperatures
d)
All of these answers are correct
3.
Why does a liquid take the shape of the container it is poured in but an ice cube does not?
a)
Because the molecules of liquid water are softer than the molecules of a solid
b)
Because the molecules of a liquid are smaller than the particles of a solid
c)
Because the molecules of the liquid are moving but the molecules of the solid are not
d)
Because the molecules of the liquid can easily slide past each other but the particles of a solid cannot
4.
Morris has a closed jar with a mystery substance in it. Which of the following would best help Morris decide if the substance is a solid or a liquid?
a)
Turn the jar upside down to see if its shape changes.
b)
Take the get a magnifying glass to take a closer look at the substance.
c)
Bring a magnet close to the jar
d)
Weight the jar on a balance
5.
What state of matter is lightening?
a)
Gas
b)
Plasma
c)
Liquid
d)
Solid
6.
What type of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume
a)
Solid
b)
water
c)
Liquid
d)
Gas
7.
Which state of matter has particles that are least attracted to eachother?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
d)
Plasma
8.
Which of the following best describes why soda is a liquid and not a solid?
a)
It has a bright color
b)
It takes the shape of its container
c)
You can not weigh it on a scale
d)
It has molecules that are tightly packed
9.
Which of the following is an example of water in a solid state?
a)
snow
b)
steam
c)
lake water
d)
rain
10.
In a laboratory experiment, De'andre observed water as it vaporized, froze, melted, and condensed. What conclusion can be made about his experiment?
a)
He observed different changes of state.
b)
Each of these processes happened at different temperatures.
c)
All off the changes required energy to absorbed.
d)
All of the changes required energy to be released
11.
How do the particles of matter move as the matter changes state in the diagram?
a)
The particles released energy and move as matter changed state?
b)
The particles released energy and moved more quickly.
c)
The particles gained energy and moved more slowly.
d)
The particles gained energy and moved more quickly.
12.
What causes matter to change states?
a)
shaking it
b)
watching it
c)
moving it
d)
adding heat
13.
Students are in the science lab. Their assignment is to make ice. They start with water at room temperature. They decide to place the beaker in the freezer. What will happen to the water?
a)
The water will change from a liquid to a solid as energy is released.
b)
The water changes from a liquid to a gas as energy is released.
c)
The water will change from a solid to a liquid as energy is absorbed.
d)
The water will change from a gas to a liquid as energy remains constant.
14.
A dry metal plate was placed in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. It was brought into warm air. After 10 minutes, Jesus looked at the metal plate through a magnifying glass. This is what he saw. What process could be explained what Jesus saw?
a)
melting
b)
freezing
c)
condensation
d)
evaporation
15.
Examine following sequence of phase changes: Solid --> Liquid --> Gas -->. Would we need to ADD or TAKE AWAY thermal energy?
a)
Add thermal energy
b)
Add and take away thermal energy.
c)
Take away thermal energy.
d)
More information is needed to answer the question.
16.
A piece of chocolate is left in a hot card. Based on the diagram. What phase change is occurring?
a)
boiling
b)
melting
c)
condensing
d)
freezing
17.
The diagram shows the change of state of water. What process is represented by Y?
a)
Melting
b)
Freezing
c)
Condensation
d)
Evaporation
18.
Which phase of matter has the most thermal energy?
a)
Solid
b)
Condensation
c)
Gas
d)
Liquid
19.
A student observes dry ice changing to a gas and water changing to a gas. She notices that the dry ice changes directly from a solid to a gas. What phase change did she observe?
a)
Melitng
b)
Freezing
c)
Evaporation
d)
Sublimation
20.
Which conclusion could be drawn by observing the change from ice to water to water vapor?
a)
The kinetic energy of the particles increase as thermal energy is taken away.
b)
The kinetic energy of the particles increase as thermal energy is added.
c)
The kinetic energy of the particles decreases as thermal energy is added.
d)
The kinetic energy of the particles never decreases.
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