States of Matter Quiz

Imagine Benjamin, Mia, and Evelyn are on a space adventure! They encounter a mysterious alien who will only let them pass if they correctly identify the four states of matter. What should they answer?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas, Vapor

• Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma

What is the main difference between a solid and a liquid?

• Solids have a definite shape, while liquids have no definite volume

• Solids have no definite shape, while liquids do

• Solids have no definite volume, while liquids do

• Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have no definite shape

Imagine Liam, Sophia, and Aria are tiny scientists exploring a solid block of chocolate. What would they observe about the behavior of atoms in the chocolate?

(a)  

• They would see atoms spread out and moving quickly past each other

• They would see atoms loosely packed and flowing past each other

• They would see atoms tightly packed and vibrating

What is the behavior of atoms in a liquid?

What is the behavior of atoms in a gas?

• They are loosely packed and flow past each other

• They are spread out and move quickly past each other

• They are tightly packed and vibrate slightly

What is the most common state of matter in the universe?

• Plasma

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Imagine Abigail, Noah, and Zoe are conducting a science experiment. They decide to add a ton of energy to a gas. What exciting transformation do you think the gas will undergo?

• Turn into a solid

• Turn into a plasma

• Turn into a liquid

• Remain a gas

Where can we see examples of plasma on Earth?

What is the main difference between a liquid and a gas?

• Liquids have a definite shape, while gases do not

• Liquids have a definite volume, while gases do not

• Liquids have no definite volume or shape, while gases do

What is the primary characteristic of a gas that distinguishes it from a solid?

• Gases have no definite shape or volume, while solids do

• Gases have a definite volume, while solids do not

• Gases have no definite volume, while solids do