States of Matter Quiz

What property of a solid makes it retain its shape?

• It can flow easily.

• The particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.

• The particles are far apart and move freely.

• It takes the shape of its container.

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

How does the volume of a gas compare to the volume of a liquid or solid?

• A gas has a higher volume because its particles are spread out.

• A gas has a lower volume because its particles are more compact.

• A gas occupies the volume of its container.

• The volume of a gas is always half the volume of a liquid.

What happens to the particles of a liquid when it is heated?

• The particles move closer together.

• The particles move farther apart.

• The particles stop moving.

• The particles change into solid particles.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property of solids?

• Definite shape

• Definite volume

• Can be compressed easily

• Particles vibrate in fixed positions

What is the main difference in the movement of particles between solids and liquids?

• Particles in solids move faster than in liquids.

• Particles in liquids are not as close as in solids.

• Particles in solids do not move.

• Particles in liquids do not vibrate.

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Why can gases be compressed more easily than liquids?

• The particles in gases are larger.

• The particles in gases are closer together.

• There is more space between the particles in gases.

• Gases have a definite shape.

What does the term "volume" refer to in the context of physical properties of matter?

• The amount of surface area an object has.

• The amount of space an object or substance occupies.

• The weight of an object.

• The height of an object.

Which state of matter can be easily squashed or compressed?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Both liquid and gas

What causes the pressure in a closed container of gas to increase when the temperature rises?

• The particles decrease in size.

• The particles move more slowly.

• The particles move more quickly and collide with the walls more often.

• The volume of the container increases.

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