Quiz on States of Matter

What is matter?

• Anything that has color and shape

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

• Anything that moves and produces energy

• Anything that can be seen and touched

Which of the following is NOT made of matter?

• Air

• Light

• Water

• Rocks

Matter is made up of tiny particles called:

• Cells

• Electrons

• Atoms and molecules

• Protons and neutrons

Which of these is an example of a gas?

• Ice

• Steam

• Metal

• Sand

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Ice

What happens to the particles of matter when heat is added?

• They stop moving

• They move faster and spread apart

• They stay the same

• They become heavier

Which of the following is an example of a physical change in matter?

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

• Rusting iron

• Cooking an egg

What is the smallest unit of an element that still retains its properties?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Proton

• Neutron