Exploring States of Matter

What are the three main states of matter?

• solid, liquid, gas

• solid, liquid, plasma

• plasma, vapor, foam

• gas, liquid, crystal

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

• The particles dissolve into gas without any movement.

• The particles freeze and become immobile.

• The particles vibrate more and may eventually move apart.

• The particles expand and form a liquid immediately.

What is the state of matter that takes the shape of its container?

• liquid

• gas

• solid

• plasma

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

• Evaporation or Boiling

• Freezing

• Sublimation

• Condensation

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

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

What is the term for a solid turning directly into a gas?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

• The volume of a gas remains the same when it is compressed.

• The volume of a gas fluctuates randomly when it is compressed.

• The volume of a gas increases when it is compressed.

• The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.

Can you name a substance that can exist in all three states of matter?

• Ice

• Steam

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• plasma

• solid

• gas

• liquid