States of Matter

What is the basic difference between solid, liquid, and gas?

• Temperature at which they exist

• Arrangement and movement of particles

• Color of the substance

• Their weight

What is plasma and how is it different from the other states of matter?

• Plasma is the fourth state of matter, consisting of ionized gas with positive and negative charged particles.

• Plasma is a type of gas used in welding and it is different because it is used for joining metals.

• Plasma is a type of TV screen and it is different because it emits light.

• Plasma is a type of blood and it is different because it is red in color.

According to the kinetic theory, how do particles behave in each state of matter?

• Particles in each state of matter behave differently based on their movement and energy.

• Particles in each state of matter behave based on their color

• Particles in each state of matter behave the same way

• Particles in each state of matter do not move at all

What are the characteristics of a solid?

• Definite volume but no shape, strong intermolecular forces, closely packed particles

• Definite shape but no volume, weak intermolecular forces, closely packed particles

• Definite shape and volume, strong intermolecular forces, closely packed particles

• No definite shape or volume, weak intermolecular forces, loosely packed particles

How does the arrangement of particles differ in a liquid compared to a gas?

• Particles in a liquid are stationary and do not move

• Particles in a liquid are arranged in a perfect crystal lattice

• Particles in a liquid are far apart and cannot move

• Particles in a liquid are closely packed together and can move past each other.

What is the process of sublimation?

• Liquid to gas transition

• Solid to gas transition

• Gas to solid transition

• Solid to liquid transition

What are the factors that affect the state of matter of a substance?

• Shape, texture, and odor

• Temperature, pressure, and intermolecular forces

• Mass, weight, and size

• Color, density, and volume

Explain the concept of pressure in relation to the states of matter.

• Pressure is the speed of particles in a substance.

• Pressure is the temperature of a substance.

• Pressure is the force applied per unit area.

• Pressure is the amount of matter in a given space.

Explain the concept of phase changes with examples.

• When a solid ice melts into liquid water, it is an example of a phase change. Another example is when liquid water evaporates into water vapor.

• When a solid ice melts into solid water, it is an example of a phase change.

• When liquid water condenses into ice, it is an example of a phase change.

• When water vapor turns into liquid water, it is an example of a phase change.

​ (a)   are those where one or more substances are combined to produce a ​ (b)   . At the end of a chemical change, you have a new substance. ​ (c)   would be a chemical change, as would baking a cake.

• Chemical changes
• new substance
• Burning a piece of paper
• Physical change