states of mater and mixtures: states of mater

Question 1

What are the four primary states of matter?

Answer 1

Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

Question 2

True or False: A solid has a definite shape and volume.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: In a _____, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Answer 3

solid

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Liquid.

Question 5

What is the state of matter called where particles are far apart and move freely?

Answer 5

Gas.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which state of matter is characterized by ionized gas? A) Solid B) Liquid C) Gas D) Plasma

Answer 6

D) Plasma.

Question 7

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

Answer 7

Sublimation.

Question 8

True or False: Plasma is the most common state of matter in the universe.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The process of a liquid becoming a gas is known as _____

Answer 9

evaporation.

Question 10

What happens to the particles in a gas when the temperature decreases?

Answer 10

They move closer together and may condense into a liquid.