Quiz on Matter

When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid. What is this process called?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

A mixture of oil and water does not combine completely and forms two layers. What type of mixture is this?

• Homogeneous mixture

• Solution

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Compound

Lily is observing a block of ice sitting on the kitchen counter. As time passes, she notices that the ice is melting into water. What change in state is occurring?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Sophia noticed that when she opened a soda can, the gas inside rushed out. What property of gases is being demonstrated?

• Gases have a definite volume

• Gases can fill any container

• Gases are always cold

• Gases can be seen

Oliver is blowing up a balloon. As he blows air into it, the balloon expands. What property of gases allows the balloon to expand?

• Gases have a definite shape

• Gases can be compressed

• Gases have a definite volume

• Gases do not take up space

During a hot day, a puddle of water slowly disappears. What process is happening to the water?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

When a solid is heated, it can change into a liquid. What is this process called?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Jack mixed sand and water to create a wet sand mixture. What type of mixture is this?

• Solution

• Homogeneous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Compound

During a science experiment, Jake heated a pot of water until it started to boil and steam was rising. What state of matter is the steam?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Emma mixed sand and salt together in a bowl. What type of mixture did she create?

• Solution

• Compound

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Homogeneous mixture