Quiz about Matter

1. 1.) Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• A. Solid

• B. Liquid

• C. Gas

• D. Vapor

2.) What happens to the particles in a substance when it changes from a solid to a liquid?

• A. They move closer together

• B. They move farther apart

• C. They vibrate more in place

• D. They stop moving altogether

3.) What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

• A. Molecule

• B. Atom

• C. Compound

• D. Proton

4.) Which state of matter has definite shape and volume?

• A. Solid

• B. Liquid

• C. Gas

• D. Plasma

5.) Which of the following is NOT an example of a chemical change?

• A. Burning wood

• B. Rusting iron

• C. Melting ice

• D. Cooking an egg

6.) Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• A. Ability to rust

• B. Flammability

• C. Color

• D. Reactivity with acid

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

• A. It increases

• B. It decreases

• C. It remains the same

• D. It becomes a liquid

8.) Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

• A. Saltwater

• B. Air

• C. Salad

• D. Lemonade

9.) Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• A. Cutting paper

• B. Boiling water

• C. Digesting food

• D. Freezing water

10.) What is the process of a gas changing to a liquid called?

• A. Melting

• B. Condensation

• C. Evaporation

• D. Condensation