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Quiz #1 Study Guide: States of Matter/Diagrams

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the characteristics of solid matter?

a)

takes the shape of any container

b)

molecules are packed closely together

c)

objects have a definite shape

d)

have a definite shape and molecules are packed closely together

2.

Which describes molecules in liquid matter?

a)

has a definite volume but no definite shape, takes the shape of every container

b)

has a definite volume

c)

it is wet

d)

molecules are packed tightly together

3.

Which description mostly explains a gas?

a)

no specific shape

b)

not a certain volume

c)

it is all over

d)

molecules move around freely, not tightly packed, no specific volume nor shape

4.

What needs to be present in order for one phase to change from one to another?

a)

space

b)

increase in kinetic energy, resulting in temperature increasing

c)

potential energy

d)

evaporation

5.

Which of the following statement best describes molecule motion and states of matter ?

a)

The molecular motion in solids is faster than the molecular motion liquids.

b)

The molecular motion in liquids is faster than the molecular motion in solids.

c)

The molecular motion in space is faster than the molecular motion on Earth.

d)

The molecular motion in gases is slower than the molecular motion in solids.

6.

_______ is the amount of space an object takes up.

a)

Shape

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

d)

Temperature

7.

________ have a definite shape and a definite volume.

a)

Energies

b)

Gases

c)

Liquids

d)

Solids

8.

_______ have definite volume but no definite shape.

a)

Ice (Solids)

b)

Water (liquids)

c)

Vapor (gases)

d)

Fire (Energies)

9.

Distances between molecules are the greatest in ________.

a)

semi-solids

b)

liquids

c)

solids

d)

gases

10.

What are the three states of matter in order from least molecular movement to the most movement?

a)

Solids, Liquids, Gases

b)

Gases, Liquids, Solids

c)

Liquids, Solids, Gases

11.

In a solid, particles ________________

a)

move freely

b)

slide past one another

c)

have large amount of energy

d)

do not have much room to move

12.

How do particles act in a liquid?

a)

Every particle stays in one spot.

b)

Particles spread far apart from one another.

c)

Particles slide past one another

d)

Particles squeeze together to fit into small spaces.

13.

Identify the particles.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

14.

Identify the particles.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

15.

Identify the particles .

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

none

16.
Which of the following statements is NOT true of all different types of matter?
a)
They are made of atoms and molecules
b)
The particles are always in motion
c)
The particles always move at the same speed
d)
They are made of particles that are too small to see
17.
If the tops were removed from the cylinders, the following would happen:
a)
The solid would fly out of the container
b)
The liquid would fly out of the container.
c)
The gas would fly out of the container.
d)
They ALL would fly out of the container.
18.

Particles in this state of matter are moving the fastest.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

19.

Particles in this state of matter are moving the slowest.

a)

solid

b)

gas

c)

liquid

d)

plasma

20.

When an object goes from a GAS to a LIQUID:

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

21.

When an object goes from a LIQUID to a SOLID:

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

22.

When an object goes from a SOLID to a LIQUID:

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

23.

When an object goes from a LIQUID to a GAS:

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Vaporization

d)

Condensation

24.

Atoms move faster in a substance that is cold.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

When you notice things using your 5 senses or with tools

a)

observation

b)

property

c)

material

d)

rigid

26.

In a diagram, a(n) _______ is used to show what the label is describing.

a)

arrow

b)

dotted line

c)

squiggle mark

27.

Select everything that a diagram should ALWAYS have.

a)

arrows

b)

labels

c)

title

d)

detailed drawing/photo

e)

color

28.

Underneath or to the side of a diagram, there should be....

a)

a written explanation about the diagram

b)

the name of the person who created the diagram

c)

the date the diagram was made

29.

When taking observations, you should note... (check all that apply)

a)

the shape

b)

weight

c)

height

d)

temperature

e)

everything you can, using your 5 senses

30.

What do scientists and engineers use to accurately describe a project/experiment?

a)

diagrams

b)

pictures

c)

tiktoks

31.

When typing an email, what goes in the "subject" box?

a)

A short title about your email

b)

The email itself

c)

Your message to the sender

d)

The email address of the person you're sending it to

32.

When answering questions in written form, you should answer... (check all that apply)

a)

using complete sentences

b)

restating the question

c)

using "if, then" statements

d)

using metaphors

33.
Molecules are 
a)
2 atoms bound together 
b)
2 elements bound together 
c)
2 or more atoms mixed together
d)
2 or more atoms bound together 
34.
What are the basic building blocks for all matter?
a)
atoms
b)
elements
c)
compounds
d)
chemicals
35.
What do we call a substance consisting of a single atom?
a)
coefficient
b)
element
c)
compound
d)
molecule
36.

What are particles?

a)

Small portions of matter

b)

Parts of icicles

c)

Shark gills

37.

I want a free point from my amazing science teacher

a)

True

b)

False. I would not like this point.