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6.P.2.2 Matter Properties-Solids, Liquids, Gases

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which phase of matter has a definite shape, mass, and volume?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

2.

Which phase of matter has molecules that move the most quickly?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

3.

This phase of matter has a definite mass and volume, but not a definite shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

4.

The molecules in a liquid move at a _________ speed because they have more energy than a solid, but less than a gas.

a)

slowly

b)

quickly

c)

medium

d)

not at all

5.

Atoms in a solid:

a)

are tightly packed

b)

DO NOT move past each other

c)

vibrate in place

d)

flow around each other

e)

take the shape of the container

6.

The molecules in a solid move________ because they have the least amount of energy out of all the phases of matter.

a)

slowly

b)

quickly

c)

medium

d)

not at all

7.

This phase of matter has a definite mass but NOT a definite volume or shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

8.
A _________ molecules vibrate in place and do not move past each other. 
a)
liquids
b)
gases
c)
solids
d)
plasma
9.
The particles in a _________ are constantly expanding and if unconfined, will spread out indefinitely. 
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
10.
Most substances can exist as solid, liquid, or gas depending on:
a)
mass
b)
what elements they are made of
c)
temperature
d)
if they contain water
11.
As temperature increases, atoms move more quickly. This results in most substances ___________ when heated.
a)
expanding
b)
contracting
12.
When heat is _______, a solid becomes a liquid. 
a)
removed
b)
added
13.
When heat is ________, a liquid becomes a solid. 
a)
added
b)
removed
14.

Atoms in a liquid:

a)

are packed tightly together

b)

have enough room to flow or slide past each other

c)

take the shape of their container

d)

are rigid and tightly packed

e)

vibrate in place

15.

Atoms in a gas:

a)

are NOT tightly packed together

b)

have so much energy they slip past each other quickly

c)

will spread out to fill whatever container it is in

d)

vibrate in place

e)

slide around somewhat and flow in their container