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- 1. Multiple Choice
The states of matter differ in many ways, including shape and volume. The following three figures show the particles in a solid, a liquid, and a gas.
Which of the following correctly identifies the state of matter?
3: gas
2: solid
1: liquid
2: liquid
- 2. Multiple Choice
There are three main states of matter: liquid, solid, and gas. Which statement describes the shape of a solid?
It has its own shape.
It does not have shape.
It takes the shape of its container.
It spreads out
- 3. Multiple Choice
There are different characteristics for each of the states of matter. Which statement describes a difference between liquids and solids?
Temperature can change a solid to a liquid, but it cannot change a liquid to a solid.
Solids have definite volume and liquids do not have definite volume.
The particles in a solid are much closer together than the particles in a liquid.
Solids take the shape of their containers and liquids maintain their own shapes.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Marvin studied drawings of the particles in the same substance. The drawings show the substance in different states and temperatures. Which drawing most likely shows the substance at the highest temperature?
- 5. Multiple Choice
Aniyah’s teacher gave her a test tube of liquid. Which tool should Aniyah use to measure the volume of the liquid?
- 6. Multiple Choice
Matter may be a gas, solid, or liquid. It can change from one state to another. Which change most often causes matter to change state?
change in mass
change in color
change in volume
change in temperature
- 7. Multiple Choice
Ben and Chester are studying what happens to matter when it changes state. They found this list of statements. Which of these statements is true?
When matter changes state, new matter may be created.
When matter changes state, it is still the same type of matter.
When matter changes state, the space between particles in the matter stays the same.
- 8. Multiple Choice
During an experiment, Edwin heated a beaker of water over a hot plate burner. After a period of time, the beaker was empty. Which statement describes what happened?
The water froze.
The water melted.
The water condensed.
The water evaporated.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The window in Adrian’s room has a wood border around the edge and a clear glass pane in the center. Adrian touches the wood and the glass to compare their textures. What would Jordan most likely observe?
The wood and the glass are both rough.
The wood and the glass are both smooth.
The wood is rough, while the glass is smooth.
The wood is smooth, while the glass is rough.
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