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WorksheetsStates of Matter Test Mosa Mack
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
The following are all states of matter except:
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Ice
In the winter months, water in a pond changes from a liquid to a solid since:
Heat energy is removed and the molecules move closer together forming a solid.
Heat energy is gained and the molecules move closer together forming a solid.
Heat energy is removed and the molecules slide past one another.
Heat energy is gained and the molecules move quickly past one another.
Which statement most accurately describes what is being depicted by the image?
Heat is being applied to liquid in a pan and the liquid is turning into a gas.
A liquid is spontaneously turning into a gas inside of a pot on a cool stove.
Heat is being applied to a solid in the pan and the solid is melting.
A solid is turning directly into a gas on a hot stove.
One crisp morning in December after a rainstorm, icicles were observed on tree branches outside. What choice below would most accurately explain this phenomena?
The region received rainfall overnight and the temperature remained steady, causing ice crystals to form on the branches of trees.
The region received rainfall overnight and the temperature increased overnight, causing ice to form on the branches of trees.
The region received rainfall overnight and the temperature decreased overnight, causing rain water to freeze onto the branches of trees.
The region received rainfall overnight that suddenly froze to the trees due to warm air in the atmosphere.
Refer to the image. Which choice accurately identifies images A, B and C?
Gas, Liquid, Solid
Liquid, Solid, Gas
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Gas, Solid, Liquid
In order to change A to B to C, one would need to:
Keep the environment at a steady temperature
Continue to increase the temperature of the environment
Continue to decrease the temperature of the environment
It is impossible to change A to B to C.
In order to change C to B to A, one would need to:
Keep the environment at a steady temperature
Continue to increase the temperature of the environment
Continue to decrease the temperature of the environment
It is impossible to change C to B to A.
Which image above reflects a state of matter that would have a definite shape?
Image A
Image B
Image C
None of the above
Which image above reflects a state of matter with the most energy?
Image A
Image B
Image C
All images have the same amount of energy
The ice cream in this image below is melting in the sun. When ice cream melts, it changes from:
A solid state to a gas state of matter
A liquid state to a solid state of matter
A gas state to a liquid state of matter
A solid state to a liquid state of matter
In a lab experiment, a teacher heated water in an empty soda can on a hotplate. The teacher then removed the can of boiling water from the hotplate and flipped the can over into a bath of ice water. The can suddenly collapsed upon contact with the ice water. Which statement would best explain why the can might have collapsed?
The ice water caused the liquid water molecules inside of the can to suddenly move closer together into a solid.
The ice water caused flooded inside of the can, causing the can to collapse.
The ice water caused the gas molecules inside of the can to suddenly move closer together inside of the can, causing the can to collapse in.
The ice water caused the metal on the outside of the can to rapidly freeze, crushing the can.
All of the following are phases (states) of matter EXCEPT:
solid
liquid
gas
slime
This matter has a definite shape and volume with particles closely packed together with very little movement. It is a:
liquid
solid
gas
plasma
When a substance changes from a solid to a liquid, it is called:
evaporation
crystallization
filtration
melting
Which process is NOT a state of matter change?
melting
freezing
stirring
evaporation
Particles in which substance have the MOST energy?
ice
steam
a glass of juice
a rock
If the particles in a gas lose a lot of their energy, they will
take up more space
take up less space
have a higher temperature
expand their volume
How do you know that something is a gas?
it will pour
it has a definite shape
It cannot hold a shape
It is hard to the touch
The sun comes out and melts the snow on the walk. Has a chemical change taken place?
yes, a gas has been produced
yes, there has been a color change
no, water cannot make a chemical change
no, there have been no new substances formed
What causes matter to change states?
a change in the direction of the particles
a change in location of the particles
a change in size of the particles
a change in the energy of the particles
In which substance are the particles farthest apart?
iron metal
helium gas
chocolate milk
vanilla ice cream
Which statement most accurately describes what is being depicted by the image below?
Heat is being applied to liquid in a pan and the liquid is turning into a gas.
A liquid is spontaneously turning into a gas inside of a pot on a cool stove.
Heat is being applied to a solid in the pan and the solid is melting.
A solid is turning directly into a gas on a hot stove.
Which choice accurately identifies images A, B and C?
Gas, Liquid, Solid
Liquid, Solid, Gas
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Gas, Solid, Liquid
A state of matter that does not have a definite shape would be shown by image(s)?
Image A
Image B
Image C
Both images B and C
Based on the graph above, liquid would turn into a gas at:
0 degrees Celsius
50 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius
Cannot be determined by the graph
At what temperature would ice turn into liquid water?
0 degrees Celsius
50 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius
Cannot be determined by the graph
Letter A on the graph would best represent which state of matter?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Letter E on the graph would best represent which state of matter?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
According to the graph, becoming a gas takes a shorter period of time than becoming a liquid.
True
False
Which of the following correctly describes the action of water molecules in the wood frog’s body as winter approaches and temperatures fall?
Molecules gain thermal energy.
Molecules change state from a liquid to a gas.
Molecules increase in speed, spreading farther apart from one another.
Molecules lose energy, moving closer together.
Which of the following states of matter consists of molecules in constant random motion:
Gas
All of the above
Solid
Liquid
In order for thawing and/or melting to occur:
Thermal energy needs to be added to a substance.
Thermal energy needs to be removed from a substance.
Water in the atmosphere condenses and falls back to Earth.
Temperatures must remain at 0 degrees Celsius or below.
Which of the following describes a liquid?
The molecules are tightly packed.
The molecules do not move.
It can take the shape of whatever container it is in.
It is invisible.
What process describes water going from a solid to a liquid?
Freezing
Melting
Evaporating
Sublimating
Which of the following does NOT describe a solid?
The molecules slide past each other.
The molecules are tightly packed, vibrating slightly.
Ice is an example.
It keeps its shape in a container.
What happens to the motion of molecules when they are heated?
The motion doesn't change; there are just more molecules.
They move faster.
They move slower.
They stay the same speed.
Which of the following is true about when the liquid propane transformed into a gas? Select ALL that apply.
The warmer outside temperature caused it.
The process is called freezing.
The molecules spread farther apart.
The process is called evaporation.
Study the diagram to the right. Letter A would represent which of the following?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Heat energy
Refer to the diagram. What is required for A to progress to C?
Ice
Heat (thermal energy)
Glucose
Water
