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Chemistry: States of Matter

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Particles in this state of matter are moving the fastest.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
2.
Particles in this state of matter are moving the slowest.
a)
solid
b)
gas
c)
liquid
3.

This state of matter takes ONLY the shape of its container.

a)

liquid

b)

gas

c)

solid

4.
This state of matter keeps its shape and volume.
a)
gas
b)
solid
c)
liquid
5.
This state of matter takes both the shape and volume of it container.
a)
gas
b)
solid
c)
liquid
6.
In this state of matter, there is a strong attraction between molecules and they cannot break away from each other. 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
7.
In this state of matter, the molecules can move around each other, but cannot break the force of attraction between them.
a)
liquid
b)
gas
c)
solid
8.

In this state of matter, the molecules have enough energy to completely separate from each other.

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

9.
When water beads on the outside of a cold glass of water.
a)
vaperization
b)
condensation
c)
melting
d)
freezing 
10.
When boiling water creates steam.
a)
condensation
b)
melting 
c)
freezing
d)
vaporization
11.
When dripping water turns into icicles. 
a)
melting
b)
freezing
c)
vaporization
d)
condensation 
12.
When a scoop of ice cream drips down the side of the cone.
a)
freezing 
b)
vaporization
c)
melting
d)
condensation
13.
Solute
a)
the substance that dissolves in another substance
b)
the substance in which another substance dissolves
14.
Solvent
a)
the substance that dissolves in another substance
b)
the substance in which another substance dissolves
15.
The state of matter in which the atoms are locked and vibrate in place. 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
16.
Changes in a materials state of matter 
a)
physical property
b)
chemical property
17.

Cornstarch was the ____ in the Oobleck Lab.

a)

solvent

b)

solute

18.

Water was the _____ in the Oobleck Lab.

a)

solute

b)

solvent

19.

When a solid changes straight to a gas.

a)

condensation

b)

sublimation

c)

deposition

d)

freezing

20.

When a gas turns straight to solid.

a)

sublimation

b)

melting

c)

deposition

d)

evaporation

21.

Matter in a ...... has a ...... volume and ...... shape

a)

gaseous state ___ no definite ___ no definite

b)

liquid state _____ no definite ___ definite

c)

a. solid state _____ no definite ___ no definite

22.

A _______________ is a pure substance that is composed of only one type of atom?

a)

element

b)

mixture

c)

compound

d)

particulate

23.

Anything that has mass and takes up space is an example of

a)

energy

b)

matter

c)

chemical change

d)

temperature

24.

New substances are always formed when matter undergoes a ___.

a)

change in shape

b)

change in temperture

c)

physical change

d)

chemical change

25.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

a)

melting butter

b)

mixing milk and chocolate syrup

c)

breaking a pencil

d)

burning a marshmallow

26.

Which of the following would be considered a physical property?

a)

color

b)

ph

c)

flammability

d)

reactivitiy

27.

____________is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the sample’s composition.

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

28.

The _____________________ states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction, it is conserved

a)

Law of Conservation of Water

b)

Law of Conservation of Matter

c)

Law of Conservation of Atoms

d)

Law of Conservation of Minerals

29.

A ____________________ is a transition of matter from one state to another

a)

chemical change

b)

phase change

30.

________________is a form that flows , has constant volume, and takes the shape of its container.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

31.
A gas
a)
has a definite shape but no definite volume
b)
has a definite volume but no definite shape
c)
has fast-moving particles
32.
At higher temperatures
a)
particles in an object have less energy
b)
particles in an object move faster
c)
a gas contracts
33.
The opposite phase of melting is 
a)
freezing 
b)
sublimation
c)
condensation 
d)
deposition 
34.
Melting
a)
liquid to solid
b)
solid to liquid
c)
solid to gas
d)
gas to liquid
35.
Freezing
a)
Solid to gas
b)
Liquid to solid
c)
Gas to solid
d)
Liquid to gas
36.
Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
37.
Liquids are described as having a 
a)
definite shape and indefinite volume
b)
indefinite shape and indefinite volume
c)
definite shape and definite volume
d)
indefinite shape and definite volume
38.
Gases are described as having a 
a)
definite shape and indefinite volume
b)
indefinite shape and indefinite volume
c)
definite shape and definite volume
d)
indefinite shape and definite volume
39.
The drops of water that appear on the outside of a glass of cold juice on a warm day are an example of?
a)
Sublimation: A solid turning into a gas.
b)
Condensation: A gas changing to a liquid.
c)
Evaporation: A liquid changing to a gas.
d)
Deposition: A gas changing to a solid.
40.

Which one of the following is not a property of gases?

a)

They have a definite mass

b)

They have no definite shape

c)

They have a definite volume

d)

They can diffuse

41.

In which state are the distances between the particles greatest?

a)

Both gas and liquid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Solid

42.

Particles in solid are attracted to each other by

a)

weak forces

b)

No forces

c)

Strong forces

43.
What is matter?
a)
gravity
b)
anything that has mass and takes up space
c)
a type of energy created by people
d)
an abstract concept
44.

Diffusion occurs only in solids

a)

True

b)

False

45.

How do the particles move in diffusion?

a)

From a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration

b)

From a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration

c)

From a region of low concentration to a region of low concentration

d)

From a region of high concentration to a region of high concentration

46.

The forces of attraction between particles of _________ are weakest.

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gases

d)

none

47.
An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?
a)
The particles move more slowly and become closer together.
b)
The particles move more slowly and become further apart.
c)
The particles move faster and become closer together.
d)
The particles move faster and become further apart. 
48.
As particles are exposed to colder temperatures they _____
a)
speed up
b)
slow down
c)
stay the same
d)
become ions
49.
What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.
a)
3 mL
b)
23 mL
c)
20 mL
d)
43 mL
50.
At higher temperatures
a)
particles in an object have less energy
b)
particles in an object move faster
c)
a gas contracts
51.
Which point of the particle theory is depicted in this picture?
a)
particles slow down when heat is removed
b)
particles are in constant, random motion
c)
different types of matter are made of different types of particles
d)
all matter is made of particles
52.
Which point of the particle theory is depicted by this picture?
a)
all matter is made of particles
b)
particles are in constant, random motion
c)
particles speed up as heat is added and slow down as heat is removed
d)
different substances are made of different types of particles
53.
The amount of matter in an object is a measure of the object's ________________.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
mass
d)
solubility
54.
If the temperature of a gas increases what happens to its pressure?
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
d)
increases and decreases
55.

Which statement about the molecules in the gas carbon dioxide is correct?

a)

The molecules are close together.

b)

The molecules are diatomic.

c)

The molecules move randomly.

d)

The molecules all move with the same speed.

56.
Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?
a)
Gases can be compressed because their particles are smaller than those of liquids or solids.
b)
Gases can be compressed because there is plenty of space between their particles.
c)
Gases can be compressed because they have low boiling points.
d)
Gases can be compressed because their particles are more elastic than those of liquids or solids.
57.

Which of the following sentences are true about solids?

a)

Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume

b)

Solids are not rigid, have a fixed shape and no fixed volume

c)

Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape and a fixed volume

58.
Which of the following statements about the kinetic particle theory is not true?
a)
The particles of a gas move faster than those of a liquid.
b)
The particles of a solid have more kinetic energy than those of a gas.
c)
The particles that make up matter are always moving.
d)
The forces of attraction between the particles of a solid are very strong.
59.
What happens when water evaporates?
a)
Particles of the water vapour lose energy to their surroundings.
b)
Particles of the water vapour are spaced further apart.
c)
The speed of the particles of the water increases.
d)
The temperature of the remaining water rises.
60.

Two gas jars each contain a different gas. The gas jars are connected and the cover slips are removed. The diagram shows what happens to the particles of the gases. Which process has occurred?

a)

chemical reaction

b)

condensation

c)

diffusion

d)

evaporation

61.

The diagram shows a cup of tea. Which row describes the water particles in the air above the cup compared with the water particles in the cup?

a)

Moving faster = yes; Closer together = yes

b)

Moving faster = yes; Closer together = no

c)

Moving faster = no; Closer together = yes

d)

Moving faster = no; Closer together = no

62.

Which diagram shows the process of diffusion?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

The diagram shows how the molecules in the exhaust gases diffuse into the air. Which statement describes what happens to these molecules next?

a)

The molecules fall to the ground because they are heavier than air molecules.

b)

The molecules go back together as they cool.

c)

The molecules spread further into the air.

d)

The molecules stay where they are.

64.

Which statement is an example of diffusion?

a)

A kitchen towel soaks up some spilt milk.

b)

Ice cream melts in a warm room.

c)

Pollen from flowers is blown by the wind.

d)

The smell of cooking spreads through a house.

65.
The states, or phases of matter are...
a)
proton, neutron and electron
b)
solid, liquid and gas
c)
on and off
d)
a mystery
66.
When particles collide with each other they...
a)
transfer kinetic energy
b)
stop completely still
c)
become smaller
d)
lose all their energy
67.
Density is a measure of...
a)
mass in a given volume
b)
distance in a given volume
c)
distance in a given time
d)
speed in a given distance
68.
Between collisions with other particles and their container, gas particles...
a)
travel fast in straight lines
b)
do not move at all
c)
travel in ever decreasing spirals
d)
have no energy
69.
What is the change of state from a gas to a liquid called?
a)
melting
b)
evaporation
c)
condensation
d)
sublimation
70.
What is the change of state from a solid straight to a gas called?
a)
melting
b)
evaporating
c)
freezing
d)
sublimation
71.
If 10g of sugar dissolves in 100g of water what is the total mass of the solution formed?
a)
110g
b)
90g
c)
100g
d)
10g
72.
An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?
a)
The particles move more slowly and become closer together.
b)
The particles move more slowly and become further apart.
c)
The particles move faster and become closer together.
d)
The particles move faster and become further apart. 
73.

The temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid

a)

Melting Point

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Sublimation Point

d)

Heat of Fusion

e)

Heat of Vaporization

74.
Which of the following is a true statement about what is occurring at the arrow labeled 1?
The water is...
a)
gaining thermal energy and condensing into a gas
b)
losing thermal energy and evaporating into a gas
c)
losing thermal energy and condensing into a gas
d)
gaining thermal energy and evaporating into a gas
75.
Which of the following occurs when a liquid becomes a gas?
a)
the particles slow down
b)
the particles beak away from one another
c)
the particles move closer together

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