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States of Matter Test Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

State of matter with a definite shape and definite volume.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

2.

State of matter with a definite volume, but no definite shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

3.

State of matter with no definite shape and no definite volume.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

4.

Particles are closely spaced.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

5.

Particles move relative to each other, but remain in contact with each other.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

6.

Particles are not so closely spaced and slide past each other.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

7.

Particles are widely spaced except when they collide.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

8.

Basic state of matter with the least amount of energy.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

9.

Basic state of matter with an intermediate (medium) amount of energy.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

10.

Basic state of matter with the greatest amount of energy.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

11.

What happens to particles when their temperature increases?

a)

The particles move slower

b)

The particles move faster

c)

The particles lose mass

d)

The particles gain mass

12.

What happens when the speed of particles decreases?

a)

Their temperature decreases

b)

Their temperature increases

c)

Their mass decreases

d)

Their mass increases

13.

When ice sits out on a counter and melts, it is because the ice has...

a)

gained mass

b)

gained energy

c)

lost mass

d)

lost energy

14.

When water sits in the freezer and freezes into ice, it is because the water has...

a)

gained mass

b)

gained energy

c)

lost mass

d)

lost energy

15.

The AVERAGE kinetic energy of particles in a substance is its...

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Temperature

16.

The TOTAL kinetic energy of particles in a substance is its...

a)

Heat

b)

Volume

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Temperature

17.

The amount of space something takes up is its...

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Temperature

18.

The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one is...

a)

Heat

b)

Volume

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Temperature

19.

The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one is...

a)

Heat

b)

Volume

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Temperature

20.

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

a)

indefinite volume and indefinite shape

b)

definite volume and a definite shape

c)

definite volume and an indefinite shape

d)

indefinite volume and a definite shape

21.
In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?
a)
gas 
b)
solid
c)
liquid
d)
plasma
22.
Particles of a liquid
a)
are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position
b)
have no viscosity
c)
decrease in volume with increasing temperature
d)
are free to move in a container but are in close contact with one another
23.
In which state of matter do particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them? 
a)
crystal
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
solid
24.
The change from a  liquid to solid, or the reverse of melting, is called
a)
condensation
b)
boiling
c)
sublimation
d)
freezing
25.

The freezing point of water is the same as its

a)

melting point

b)

boiling point

c)

sublimation point

d)

evaporation point

26.

An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove, and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of the stove. What sequence can you infer has occurred?

a)

melting, then boiling

b)

freezing, then thawing

c)

vaporization, then condensation

d)

condensation, then vaporization

27.
Which state of matter undergoes changes in volume most easily?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
frozen
28.
During the process of sublimation
a)
a solid turns directly into a gas
b)
a solid turns into a liquid
c)
a gas turns directly into a solid 
d)
 a liquid turns into a gas
29.

In a(n) (a)   , the particles are packed closely together, but they can move past each other freely.

30.

The common state of matter that does not have a definite shape or a definite volume is a(n) (a)   .

31.

The characteristic temperature at which a pure solid changes to a liquid is its (a)   point.

32.

A shrinking puddle is an example of (a)   , or vaporization that takes place only on the surface.