States of Matter and Properties Quiz

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

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

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Ice

Which of the following is a property of solids?

• They can flow easily.

• They have a fixed shape.

• They take the shape of their container.

• They are compressible.

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

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Weight

Which of the following describes the mass of an object?

• The space it takes up

• The amount of matter in it

• Its temperature

• Its color

What is a common physical property of liquids?

• They have a fixed shape.

• They can be compressed easily.

• They have a definite volume.

• They are always transparent.

Which of the following is NOT a property of solids?

• Hardness

• Rigidity

• Fluidity

• Density

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

• They move slower.

• They stay the same.

• They move faster.

• They become solid.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a liquid?

• It has a definite shape.

• It can be poured.

• It cannot flow.

• It has a fixed volume.