Properties of Matter Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic property of solids?

• Particles move freely in all directions

• Definite shape and volume

• Can be easily compressed

• Takes the shape of the container

Why do gases not have a fixed shape or volume?

• Their particles are closely packed

• Their particles have weak intermolecular forces and move freely

• Their particles are arranged in a fixed pattern

• Their particles are heavy and cannot move

Which state of matter has the highest intermolecular force?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which property allows liquids to flow easily?

• Strong intermolecular forces

• Particles are tightly packed

• Weaker intermolecular forces than solids

• Particles do not move

Which of the following is an example of diffusion in gases?

• Sugar dissolving in water

• Ink spreading in water

• Perfume fragrance spreading in a room

• Salt mixing with oil

What happens when a solid is heated?

• Particles stop vibrating

• Particles move closer together

• Intermolecular forces increase

• Particles gain energy and move apart

Why can gases be compressed easily while solids cannot?

• Gases have large spaces between particles

• Solids have weak intermolecular forces

• Solid particles move freely

• Gases have a fixed shape

Which of the following best describes the shape of a liquid?

• Definite shape and volume

• No definite shape but definite volume

• No definite shape and no definite volume

• Fixed shape but no volume

In which state of matter do particles have the highest kinetic energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of these is an example of a substance that sublimes?

• Ice

• Salt

• Dry ice (solid CO₂)

• Water