States of Matter Quiz
Chuck Higy
1. Matter that has a definite volume
and a definite shape is a ____.
A. Gas
B. Liquid
C. Plasma
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D. Solid
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2. Matter in which atoms are tightly
held in place is a ____.
A. Gas
B. Liquid
C. Plasma
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D. Solid
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3. A gas-like mixture with no definite
volume or shape that is made up of
positively and negatively charged
particles is a ____.
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A. Gas
B. Liquid
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C. Plasma
4. Matter with no definite volume
and no definite shape is a ____.
A. Gas
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B. Liquid
C. Plasma
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D. Solid
5. Matter that has a definite volume
but no definite shape is a ____.
A. Gas
25% 25% 25% 25%
B. Liquid
C. Plasma
D. Solid
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6. Matter in which the particles are free
to move in all directions until they have
spread evenly throughout their
container is a ____.
A. Gas
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B. Plasma
C. Liquid
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D. Solid
7. Most matter ____ when
heated.
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A. Condenses
B. Contracts
C. Expands
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D. Solidifies
8. The theoretical point at which all
molecular motion stops is called
____.
A. Boiling point
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B. Absolute zero
C. Melting point
D. Frozen point
B
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9. Compared to most substances,
water is unusual because it ____ when
it goes from the liquid to solid state.
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A. Contracts
B. Expands
C. Melts
D. Diffuses
C
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10. The amount of energy needed
to change a material from a solid to
a liquid is called the heat of ____.
A. Condensation
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B. Evaporation
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C. Fusion