C1.1.2 States of Matter

Which state of matter takes the shape of the whole container?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Fill in the blank: In the solid state, a substance's particles are arranged in a _______.

• Pattern

• Random

• Fluid

• Gas

Which state of matter does not flow?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Fill in the blank: Ice is water in the _______ state.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Identify the state of matter: Takes the shape of the bottom of its container.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Fill in the blank: The particles of a substance do not change, but their _______ and movement are different in each state.

• Color

• Arrangement

• Size

• Weight

In which state of matter do particles slide over each other, allowing the substance to flow?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Calculate which is faster: a train traveling at 486 km/h or oxygen particles traveling at 500 m/s.

• Train

• Oxygen particles

Which of the following explains why liquids have no fixed shape?

• A) Particles are tightly packed.

• B) Particles slide over each other.

• C) Particles are far apart.

• D) Particles vibrate in place.