States of Matter and Phase Changes

In a science fair competition, what are the three fundamental states of matter?

• solid, liquid, gas

• solid, gas, plasma

• liquid, gas, plasma

• solid, liquid, plasma

Which state of matter is most commonly found in a lightsaber?

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas called?

• Condensation

• Solidification

• Sublimation

• Vaporization or Evaporation

In a future where humans have colonized Mars, at what temperature does water freeze on the red planet?

• 100 degrees Celsius

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• -10 degrees Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid?

• Boiling point

• Freezing point

• Solidification point

• Melting point

What is the advanced device used to measure temperature in the future?

• scale

• barometer

• ruler

• thermometer

In a high-tech laboratory, which state of matter retains its shape and has a fixed volume?

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

What is the process of transitioning from a gaseous state to a liquid state?

• condensation

• solidification

• evaporation

• sublimation

What is the temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas called in a futuristic city?

• Freezing point

• Boiling point

• Melting point

• Solidification point

In a high-tech laboratory, which state of matter is known for having neither a definite shape nor volume?

• gas

• liquid

• solid

• plasma