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Solid, Liquid and Gas

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anything that takes up space and has mass is

a)

Matter

b)

Volume

c)

Liquid

d)

Atom

2.

A solid

a)

has particles that are far apart

b)

has a size and shape of its own

c)

takes the shape of its container

3.

The smallest part of matter and makes up molecules

a)

is an atom

b)

is a molecule

c)

is a gas

d)

is matter

4.

One similarity between solids, liquids and gases is

a)

all three have atoms and molecules

b)

all three have molecules that are close together

c)

all three take the shape of their containers

5.
Solids melt when solid particles _____ energy, liquids freeze when liquid particles _____ energy.
a)
absorb, release
b)
release, absorb
c)
absorb, absorb
d)
release, release
6.

Which state of matter has a definite volume, but it takes the shape of its container with the help of gravity?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

all of the above

7.

Which state of matter has a definite volume or size and a distinct shape at a given temperature?

a)

liquid

b)

gas

c)

solid

d)

all of the above

8.

There are two main ways that a liquid turns into a gas. There are vaporisation and _______________?

a)

boiling

b)

evaporation

c)

melting

d)

freezing

9.

Hector is standing in a closed room with a balloon filled with helium gas. If Hector pops this balloon, what will happen to the molecules in the helium gas?

a)

They will condense into a cloud around Hector.

b)

They will fall to the floor as a structured solid.

c)

They will expand and flow through the room

d)

They will flow to the floor and form a puddle.

10.

Which of the following material that does not belong to the group?

a)

steam

b)

smoke

c)

plastic

d)

oxygen

11.

Some scientists consider _________ as the fourth state of matter.

a)

plasma

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

gas

12.
This state of matter has a changeable shape but the volume does not change. What is it?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
d)
Energy
13.
Using the picture, match the state of matter in glass B with its correct name.
a)
Gas
b)
Liquid
c)
Solid
d)
Plasma
14.

What happens to molecules when the temperature drops or lowers?

a)

The molecules get closer together

b)

The molecules start moving faster.

c)

The molecules stop moving.

d)

The molecules become smaller.

15.
Transformation from a liquid to a solid is called...
a)
Melting
b)
Evaporation
c)
Freezing
16.
Transformation from a solid to a liquid is called...
a)
Freezing
b)
Melting
c)
Evaporating
17.
Transformation from a liquid to a gas is called...
a)
Freezing
b)
Evaporation
c)
Melting
18.

1) Which of following transformations are incorrect

a)
b)
c)
d)

None of the above

19.

3) The given figure best describes the process of

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Decantation

20.

4) Which of the following gas is present in soft drinks?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

21.
A change that alters the physical properties of a substance without changing its composition.
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
22.
Chemical or Physical?  Glass breaking into tiny shards
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
23.
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
24.

A chemical change

a)

changes the physical properties of an object, but does not create a new substance.

b)

creates a new substance and cannot be undone.

25.

Is this an example of a physical or chemical change?

a)

physical

b)

chemical

26.
Is spoiling food a physical or chemical change?
a)
phyiscal
b)
chemical
27.
If enough heat is taken away from a container of water, what will happen to the water?
a)
It will begin to boil.
b)
It will become a solid.
c)
It will turn into a gas.
d)
It will increase in weight.
28.
Which answer makes a correct statement?
a)
Physical change only changes the size.
b)
Physical change only changes the color.
c)
Physical changes begin and end with the same matter.
d)
Physical changes change the matter into something total different.
29.
Which is NOT an example of condensation?
a)
Dew is found on the grass on a summer morning.
b)
Drops of water form on a cold can of soda on a hot day.
c)
A bucket of water left uncovered eventually becomes empty.
d)
The walls of a bathroom are damp after someone takes a showers.
30.
Which property of a substance depends on how much of the substance there is?
a)
mass
b)
density
c)
boiling point
d)
melting point
31.
______ is the amount of space that an object takes up.
a)
volume
b)
space
c)
room
d)
density
32.
Students observed as small drops of water collected on the outside of a glass.
Which statement BEST describes why the water vapor in the air formed liquid water on the outside of the glass?
a)
The humidity outside the glass turns the vapor to liquid water.
b)
The water vapor pulls the water from inside the glass to outside the glass.
c)
The temperature of the water inside the glass is colder than the air outside the glass.
d)
The temperature of the water inside the glass is warmer than the air outside the glass.