Understanding Phases of Matter Quiz

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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What is the term for the process when a solid changes directly into a gas?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

• Melting

Which law describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature?

• Charles’ Law

• Boyle’s Law

• Newton’s Law

• Ohm’s Law

What is the main difference between the particles in a liquid and those in a gas?

• Liquids have faster-moving particles than gases

• Gases have particles that are farther apart than liquids

• Liquids have particles that are farther apart than gases

• Gases have slower-moving particles than liquids

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Which phase change occurs when a liquid becomes a solid?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What is the name of the energy transferred due to a difference in temperature?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

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Which state of matter is characterized by having no definite shape or volume and is made up of charged particles?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What happens to the speed of particles in a substance as it is heated?

• The speed decreases

• The speed stays the same

• The speed increases

• The speed becomes zero

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Which process describes the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

What is the term for the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C?

• Heat capacity

• Specific heat

• Latent heat

• Thermal conductivity

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