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States of Matter

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

It is a liquid because the volume is fixed, and the shape changes.

b)

It is a liquid because the substance retains its mass and volume.

c)

It is a solid because the substance retains its mass and volume.

d)

It is a solid because the length of the substance cannot be measured, and the shape changes.

2.
a)

Figure 1; the particles are tightly packed.

b)

Figure 2; the particles are tightly packed.

c)

Figure 1; the particles are filling the entire container.

d)

Figure 2; the particles are far apart.

3.
a)

The student is correct because only a solid has mass and occupies space.

b)

The student is incorrect because a solid does not retain its mass and volume.

c)

The student is correct because a solid has a fixed shape and volume.

d)

The student is incorrect because a solid takes the shape of the container it is placed in.

4.
a)

Observation 1

b)

Observation 3

c)

Observations 1 and 3

d)

Observations 2 and 3

5.
a)

The mass of the water in Beaker 4 is greater and the temperature is cooler than the water in Beaker 1.

b)

The mass of the water in Beaker 1 is less and the temperature is warmer than the water in Beaker 3.

c)

The mass of the water in Beaker 3 is less and the temperature is cooler than the water in Beaker 4.

d)

The mass of the water in Beaker 2 is greater and the temperature is warmer than the water in Beaker 3.

6.
a)

The substance is a liquid because the volume of the substance is retained.

b)

The substance is a solid because the shape of the substance is retained.

c)

The substance is a solid because the mass of the substance does not change.

d)

The substance is a gas because the volume of the substance does not change.

7.
a)

Substance 1 should be classified as a solid, and Substance 3 should be classified as a liquid because a solid does not have a fixed shape.

b)

Substance 1 should be classified as a solid, and Substance 2 should be classified as a liquid because the volume of a liquid does not change.

c)

Substance 2 should be classified as a gas, and Substance 3 should be classified as a solid because the particles of a solid have small spaces between them.

d)

Substance 1 should be classified as a gas, and Substance 3 should be classified as a liquid because the volume of a liquid is fixed.

8.
a)

The substance is a liquid because it is clear, and its particles are spaced far apart.

b)

The substance is a liquid because its shape and volume are indefinite.

c)

The substance is a gas because its shape and volume are indefinite.

d)

The substance is a gas because it is clear, and its particles are spaced far apart.

9.
a)

The water in Glass W is warmer than the water in Glass Z.

b)

The water in Glass X is warmer than the water in Glass W.

c)

The water in Glass Y is colder than the water in Glass Z.

d)

The water in Glass Z is colder than the water in Glass X.

10.
a)

increased condensation and decreased evaporation

b)

increased evaporation and decreased precipitation

c)

increased transpiration and decreased condensation

d)

increased precipitation and decreased transpiration