Physics revision Quiz

Which of the following states of matter has particles that are far apart and move quickly in all directions?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

In which state of matter do particles vibrate in fixed positions?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What happens to the particles of a substance when it is heated and changes from a solid to a liquid?

Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a liquid?

• Close together in a regular pattern

• Close together in a random arrangement

• Far apart in a random arrangement

• Far apart in a regular pattern

What is the main reason why solids have a fixed shape?

What is the process called when a gas changes to a liquid?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Solidification

Which state of matter has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when heat energy is transferred through solids?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Insulation

How does heat energy always move?

• From cooler areas to warmer areas

• From warmer areas to cooler areas

• In a circular motion

• Randomly

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

• They lose energy and move closer together

• They gain energy and move around more

• They stay in the same place

• They become solid