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Exploring States of Matter

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the three main states of matter?

a)

vapor

b)

plasma

c)

mist

d)

solid, liquid, gas

2.

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

d)

Plasma

3.

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

a)

The particles expand and form a gas immediately.

b)

The particles dissolve into a liquid state.

c)

The particles vibrate more and move apart as they gain energy.

d)

The particles freeze and become immobile.

4.

What is the state of matter that takes the shape of its container?

a)

solid

b)

gas

c)

liquid

d)

plasma

5.

How does a gas differ from a liquid in terms of particle arrangement?

a)

Gas particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

b)

Gas particles are far apart and move freely, while liquid particles are closer together and can flow.

c)

Gas particles have a fixed shape and volume.

d)

Liquid particles are far apart and move freely.

6.

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Melting

c)

Sublimation

d)

Condensation

7.

Can you name a substance that can exist in all three states of matter?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Steam

c)

Ice

d)

Water

8.

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

a)

The volume of a gas increases when it is compressed.

b)

The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.

c)

The volume of a gas remains the same when it is compressed.

d)

The volume of a gas fluctuates randomly when it is compressed.