Phases of Matter Quiz

What are the three phases of matter?

• Solid, Gas, Plasma

• Liquid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

What is required to change matter from one phase to another?

• Mass

• Volume

• Energy

• Pressure

What happens to molecules when they are heated?

• They move slower

• They move faster

• They disappear

• They stay the same

What is absolute zero?

• The temperature at which water boils

• The temperature at which molecular motion stops

• The temperature at which water freezes

• The temperature at which gas turns to liquid

Why can't we reach absolute zero?

• It's too hot

• It's too cold

• There is always some molecular motion

• It's impossible to measure

What is the purpose of the experiment with vinegar and baking soda?

• To create an invisible gas

• To create a plasma

• To create a liquid

• To create a solid

What phase change occurs when solid carbon dioxide is placed in warm water?

• Liquid to gas

• Solid to liquid

• Solid to gas

• Gas to liquid

What is the role of CO2 in carbonated drinks?

• To make the drink fizzy

• To add flavor

• To change the color

• To preserve the drink

What happens to the shape of matter in the gas phase?

• It holds its shape

• It takes the shape of its container

• It becomes solid

• It becomes liquid

What is the main takeaway about the phases of matter?

• They are not affected by energy

• They are all different substances

• They are all made of the same stuff

• They cannot change from one to another