States of Matter Quiz

The higher the temperature of an object, the _________ the object's particles will move.

• slower

• faster

• more erratically

Answer explanation

Temperature = average kinetic energy of the particles, so more temperature = more kinetic energy = faster movement!

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What state of matter has particles that are stuck together and can only vibrate back and forth?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Which states of matter have a definite shape? Select all that apply.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Answer explanation

Only solids have a definite shape! Liquids and gases both take the shape of their container; think, floor-shaped!

Which of the states of matter has a definite volume but indefinite shape?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• liquids and gases

Which of the states of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• soids and liquids

Which of the states of matter has indefinite shape and indefinite volume?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• liquids and gases

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the states of matter has particles far apart and moving rapidly?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• liquids and solids

Which of the states of matter has particles packed close together and vibrating?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• solids and liquids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the states of matter has the ability to flow?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• liquids and gases

Which state of matter does the picture depict?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4