States of Matter and NGSS Standards Quiz

Which state of matter contains particles that are the farthest apart from each other?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• No difference in spacing

What are the three states of water mentioned in the text?

• Solid, liquid, and gas

• Ice, snow, and rain

• Water, oil, and steam

• Solid, plasma, and vapor

According to the text, what do scientists use to describe the different forms of water?

• The terms solid, liquid, and gas

• The terms hot, cold, and warm

• The terms ice, snow, and rain

• The terms water, oil, and alcohol

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why might scientists want to look closely at the particles of solids, liquids, and gases?

• To understand how matter changes state

• To find new colors of water

• To make water taste better

• To measure the weight of ice cubes

Which activity takes place in the gym according to the headings in Model 1?

• Sitting at desks

• Working on a project

• Playing tag

• Reading books

What are the three states of matter shown in Model 2?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Water, Ice, Steam

• Solid, Plasma, Gas

• Liquid, Plasma, Gas

In Model 2, which state of matter has particles arranged in a regular, closely packed pattern?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Where are you more likely to find water as solid, liquid, and gas (vapor)?

• At a camp in Antarctica where explorers are melting ice to make steaming tea.

• At a camp in the Amazon Rainforest where explorers are boiling water for coffee.

• In a desert during the day.

• On a mountain top in summer.

According to Model 2, which statement is true about the space taken up by gas particles compared to liquid or solid particles?

• Gas particles take up less space than liquid or solid particles.

• Gas particles take up the same space as liquid or solid particles.

• Gas particles take up lots more space than liquid or solid particles.

• Gas particles take up no space at all.

What is the approximate distance between particles in the solid form of water?

• 4 mm

• 40 mm

• 10 mm

• 20 mm