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WorksheetsStates of Matter
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid?
Definite shape and volume
Takes the shape of its container
Fills the entire space available
Indefinite shape or volume
What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is heated?
A) They move slower
B) They move faster
C) They stop moving
D) They disappear
What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?
Freezing
Melting
Evaporation
Condensation
Which state of matter has particles that are free to move past each other but are still close to each other?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
What state of matter is characterized by having no definite shape or volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Which state of matter is known for having a fixed shape and volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
How are the particles in a solid arranged?
Loosely and randomly.
Packed closely together in a regular pattern.
Spread far apart.
Constantly moving freely.
The Northern Lights are an example of which state of matter?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
What state of matter has the least amount of kinetic energy?
Bose-Einstein Condensate
Plasma
Solid
Liquid
What is the main difference between Gas and Plasma?
A) Gas has charged particles, Plasma does not
B) Plasma has charged particles from free electrons, Gas does not
C) Gas particles are closely packed, Plasma particles are not
D) Plasma particles are in close contact, Gas particles are not
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Identify an example of each of the three states of matter present when the candle is burning.
Solid
The hard wax of the candle
Liquid
The melting wax
Gas
The fire/flame
Label the diagram with the correct state of matter.
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Label each state of matter
solid
liquid
gas
Classify each of the three states as gas, liquid, or solid by placing the word on top of the letter.
LIQUID
SOLID
GAS
Match the following
Solid
Tightly Packed, Vibrates in Place
Liquid
Slips past one another
Gas
Moves quickly
Plasma
Moves Very Fast
Reorder the following States of Matter according to their kinetic energy from least to greatest.
Bose-Einstein Condensates
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
