Particle Model of Matter Section 1 Test

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

• They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

• They move slower and become more compact.

• They remain stationary and do not change.

• They expand and become gaseous immediately.

What is the term for the force of gravity acting on an object?

• Mass

• Weight

• Force

• Pressure

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

______________ is anything that has mass and takes up space.

• Energy

• Matter

• Force

• Volume

What is the difference between mass and weight?

• Mass is the force of gravity on an object, while weight is the amount of matter in that object.

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on that matter.

• Mass and weight are the same; they both refer to the amount of matter in an object.

• Mass is a measure of an object's volume, while weight is a measure of its density.

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

• Mass

• Density

• Volume

• Weight

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

What is the term for the smallest unit of matter?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Compound

• Element

Which state of matter has molecules that slide past each other but stay close together?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma