States of Matter

What is thermal energy?

• Heat energy.

• Potential energy.

• Kinetic energy.

• Mechanical energy.

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

• Particles in an object move faster.

• Particles in an object move slower.

• Particles in an object remain stationary.

• Particles in an object become denser.

Define a liquid.

• Definite volume, indefinite shape.

• Indefinite volume, definite shape.

• Definite volume, definite shape.

• Indefinite volume, indefinite shape.

Which state of matter has particles (molecules) with more energy than the other states?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the term for the force exerted by the weight of air?

• Air pressure

• Atmospheric tension

• Air weight

• Vacuum force

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

• Mass

• Density

• Volume

• Weight

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

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

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

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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

• Freezing

• Melting

• Condensation

• Evaporation