Exploring States of Matter

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas called?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Sublimation

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which state of matter can be compressed easily?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma