States of Matter

Question 1

The most common state of matter in the universe which is uncommon on Earth is called _____.

Answer 1

Plasma

Question 2

Which of the following substances usually exists in the liquid state on Earth?

Answer 2

mercury

Question 3

Complete the sentence using one of the following: solid, liquid or gas
Matter in the _____ state completely fills the volume of its container.

Answer 3

gas

Question 4

A solid is that form of matter that possesses the following characteristics _____.

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

The water cycle is a complex system. In it, water changes states. Sometimes it is a liquid. Sometimes it is a solid. Other times it can become a gas. What change occurs when water is boiled?

Answer 5

Liquid becomes a gas

Question 6

Which of the following best describe gas particles?

Answer 6

moving randomly

collide into each other

high kinetic energy

Question 7

What would cause water to turn from a gas to a liquid?

Answer 7

decreasing the water’s temperature

Question 8

Which of the following is true?

Answer 8

liquids are denser than gases

Question 9

In which state of matter are particles spread farthest apart from one anothe

Answer 9

gas

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why solids do not change much when pressure is applied to them?

Answer 10

The particles in a solid are packed very close to each other.

Question 11

Which of the following can be highly compressed?

Answer 11

nitrogen gas

Question 12

Kamal’s science class has just finished a lesson where they learned the similarities and differences of solids, liquids, and gases. The next day, Kamal’s science teacher displayed four types of substances. Which substance does not have a definite shape, color, or texture?

Answer 12

air

Question 13

Solids have a definite:

Answer 13

all of the above

Question 14

Sonia wanted to make ice pops. She filled cups with 150 mL of juice and put them in the freezer.

How will freezing the juice affect its mass?

Answer 14

freezing the juice will not change its mass

Question 15

Suppose you have three identical test tubes that contain equal masses of a solid, liquid, and gas form of the same substance. Which form of the substance has the largest volume and why?

Answer 15

Gas: It expands to fill the container

Question 16

All gases possess a definite shape and volume.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

A gas has no definite:

Answer 17

both A and B

Question 18

Substances can exist in three _____: solid, liquid, and gas.

Answer 18

Both A and D are correct

Question 19

Existence of a substance as a solid or a gas largely depends on:

Answer 19

All of the above

Question 20

The shape of a solid is determined by the shape of its container.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Compared to gases, liquids can be easily compressed

Answer 21

False

Question 22

The gaseous state of matter is found between the solid and liquid states.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of solids?

Answer 23

all of the above

Question 24

Gases have no definite shape and volume.

Answer 24

true

Question 25

Liquids possess definite volume, but not shape.

Answer 25

true

Question 26

The volume of solids cannot be changed due to the strong particle attraction.

Answer 26

true

Question 27

A liquid has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container.

Answer 27

true

Question 28

Liquids have no definite shape since the molecules in a liquid are in a state of constant rapid motion.

Answer 28

true