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States of Matter Test Review

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.
In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?
a)
gas 
b)
solid
c)
liquid
d)
plasma
3.
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
4.
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
5.
The change from a  liquid to solid, or the reverse of melting, is called
a)
condensation
b)
boiling
c)
sublimation
d)
freezing
6.

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

7.

In which state of matter are the particles least able to move?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

8.

Which of these three states represents a liquid?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

9.

Match the following Phase Changes

a)

Melting

1.

Solid to Liquid

b)

Condensation

2.

Gas to Liquid

c)

Freezing

3.

Liquid to Solid

d)

Deposition

4.

Gas to Solid

e)

Sublimation

5.

Solid to Gas

10.

TRUE or FALSE: In order to change the state of matter, you need increase or decrease the energy (heat).

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

When changing a substance from liquid to solid, the energy has to...

a)

INCREASE

b)

DECREASE

12.

When changing a substance from liquid to gas, the energy has to...

a)

INCREASE

b)

DECREASE

13.

Look at the picture. Which state of matter is in beaker A?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Blue thingys

14.

Look at the picture. Which state of matter is in beaker C?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Blue thingys

15.

It refers to the space that matter occupies.

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

density

16.

When an object undergoes phase change, its mass

a)

increases

b)

stays the same

c)

decreases

17.
At higher temperatures
a)
particles in an object have less energy
b)
particles in an object move faster
c)
a gas contracts
18.
When the temperature of matter increases the particles...
a)
speed up and move closer
b)
speed up and move farther apart
c)
slow down and move closer together
d)
slow down and move farther apart
19.

The colder the temperature, the _______ the particle's motion.

a)

Faster

b)

Slower

c)

Smaller

d)

Larger

20.

When heat is added -- Ice changes into water

a)

melting

b)

freezing

c)

deposition

d)

sublimation

21.

When heat is added -- water changes into steam or water vapor

a)

evaporation

b)

freezing

c)

deposition

d)

condensation

22.

When heat is removed -- water changes into ice

a)

evaporation

b)

freezing

c)

deposition

d)

condensation

23.

When heat is removed -- water vapor changes into water. Drops form on the outside of the glass.

a)

evaporation

b)

freezing

c)

deposition

d)

condensation

24.

The 3 states of matter are

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

plasma

d)

gas

25.

When matter changes from a solid to a liquid and from a liquid to a gas, the number of particles does not change because

a)

heat was added

b)

matter cannot be created or destroyed

c)

it was a physical change

d)

it was a chemical change

26.

Has a definite/fixed shape and definite/fixed volume. It holds its shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

27.

Has an indefinite shape. It takes the shape of its container.

Has a definite/fixed volume.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

28.

Has an indefinite shape and volume. It takes the shape of its container.

It has the volume of its container.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

29.

Particles are packed tightly together. Particles are held together by strong attractive forces (bonds). Particles vibrate in fixed positions.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

30.

Particles move more rapidly in a small area. Particles are still close to each other but are spread a little away from each other.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

31.

Particles move very rapidly in all directions. Particles are at great distances from one another. Attractive forces have less effect.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

32.

Examples - rock, ice, salt, wood, glass, concrete, metal

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

33.

Examples - water, milk, blood, Mercury (element), oil

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

34.

Examples - oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, steam/water vapor, ozone, hydrogen, air

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

35.

_______ is anything that has mass and takes up space

a)

matter

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

gas

36.

Which image shows particles in a liquid?

a)
b)
c)
37.

Which image shows particles in a solid?

a)
b)
c)
38.

To change water from a solid to a liquid to a gas, you must...

a)

add heat

b)

remove heat

39.

If I add heat to a solid, how will the motion of the particles be affected?

a)

They will move slower

b)

They will stop moving

c)

They will move faster

d)

They will move to a different container

40.

Which process could cause a material to change state from gas to liquid?

a)

Adding heat

b)

Adding energy

c)

Removing particles

d)

Removing energy

41.

A gas typically consists of:

a)

low energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

b)

low energy particles that experience no attractive forces between them.

c)

high energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

d)

high energy particles that experience little attractive force between them

42.
What is the correct order of the states of matter?
a)
Solid, Liquid, Gas
b)
Gas, Liquid, Solid
c)
Liquid, Gas, Solid
d)
Solid, Gas, Liquid

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