States of Matter - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

A ____________ substance has a definite volume and shape.

gas

liquid

solid

2.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

A ___________ substance has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

gas

liquid

solid

3.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

A _______________ does not have a definite volume or shape.

gas

liquid

solid

4.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

All matter is made of atoms or groups of atoms that are in constant motion. This idea is the ___________________________________.

States of Matter Theory

Kinetic Theory of Matter

Matter Theory

5.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The particles in a _____________ vibrate, are close together, and do not move freely.

liquid

gas

solid

6.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The particles in a ______________ are not fixed in place and can move from one place to another.

solid

liquid

gas

7.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The particles in a ______________ can move easily in any direction.

gas

solid

liquid

8.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

True or False: Solids can easily change shape.

True

False

9.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

True or False: liquids take the shape of their container.

True

False

10.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What happens to a substance with an increase in temperature?

it gains energy

it loses energy

its energy stays the same

11.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Anything that has mass and takes up space is called

mass

volume

matter

solid

12.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The amount of matter in an object is called

matter

mass

volume

density

13.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Particles in this state of matter are moving the fastest.

solid

liquid

gas

14.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Particles in this state of matter are moving the slowest.

solid

gas

liquid

15.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

This state of matter keeps its shape and volume.

gas

solid

liquid

16.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

In this state of matter, there is a strong attraction between molecules and they cannot break away from each other.

solid

liquid

gas

17.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

In this state of matter, the molecules can move around each other, but cannot break the force of attraction between them.

liquid

gas

solid

18.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

When water beads on the outside of a cold glass of water.

vaperization

condensation

melting

freezing

19.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

When dripping water turns into icicles.

melting

freezing

vaporization

condensation

20.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

When a scoop of ice cream drips down the side of the cone.

freezing

vaporization

melting

condensation

21.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

When a solid changes straight to a gas.

condensation

sublimation

deposition

freezing

22.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

When a gas turns straight to solid.

sublimation

melting

deposition

evaporation

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