States of Matter: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

Which of the following is a property of solids?

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Definite shape and volume

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No definite shape or volume

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Can flow easily

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Can be compressed easily

Question 2

What is the name of the process when a solid directly transforms into a gas?

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Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Deposition

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a mixture?

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Salt water

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Oxygen

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Gold

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Carbon dioxide

Question 4

When a liquid is heated, it will:

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Turn into a gas

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Turn into a solid

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Remain a liquid

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Change color

Question 5

Which of the following describes a gas?

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Can easily expand to fill its container

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Has a definite shape and volume

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Has closely packed particles

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Cannot be compressed

Question 6

Which of the following is a chemical change?

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Burning paper

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Boiling water

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Dissolving salt in water

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Freezing water

Question 7

Which state of matter is predominant in the universe?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 8

Which characteristic does NOT describe solids?

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Particles capable of flowing freely

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Defined shape and volume

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Particles arranged closely together

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Resist deformation

Question 9

What occurs when heat is applied to a solid?

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It melts, transforming into a liquid

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It vaporizes, converting directly into a gas

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It condenses, changing into a liquid

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It sublimates, transitioning directly into a gas

Question 10

Which substance exhibits the greatest density?

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Mercury

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Water

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Oil

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Air

Question 11

What force keeps particles bonded within a substance?

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Cohesion

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Adhesion

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

Question 12

Which material effectively conducts heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 13

What process describes the transformation of a gas into a liquid?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Melting

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Freezing

Question 14

Which mixture is homogeneous?

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Salt dissolved in water

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Sand suspended in water

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Oil layered on vinegar

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Sugar mixed with flour

Question 15

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

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Vaporization

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Condensation

Question 16

Which is a characteristic of a physical change?

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Salt dissolving in water, forming a homogeneous mixture

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Burning wood, releasing energy

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Rust forming on iron, creating a new substance

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Egg solidifying when cooked, undergoing a chemical reaction

Question 17

Which of the following is not a property of solids?

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Particles can move freely

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Fixed shape and volume

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High density

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Particles tightly packed

Question 18

When a substance changes from a liquid to a gas, what process occurs?

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Evaporation

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Melting

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 19

What is the change of state from a solid directly to a gas called?

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice

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Burning wood

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Rusting iron

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Digesting food

Question 21

What occurs at the boiling point of a liquid?

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Vaporizes

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Freezes

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Melts

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Condenses

Question 22

Which characteristic applies to a homogeneous mixture?

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Has a uniform appearance

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Components can be easily separated

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Components settle out over time

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Has different layers

Question 23

What process transforms a gas into a liquid?

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Condensation

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Melting

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

Question 24

What is the best definition of matter?

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Anything with mass and volume.

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Anything that is solid.

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Anything that is alive.

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Anything that is energy.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 26

What happens to the particles in a substance when it changes from a liquid to a gas?

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They speed up and become more spread out.

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They slow down and become more closely packed.

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They change shape and size.

Question 27

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the boiling point of a liquid?

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Volume

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Pressure

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Temperature

Question 28

What is the name of the process by which a gas changes directly into a solid?

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Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a property of solids?

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They can flow and change shape to fit their container.

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They have a definite shape and volume.

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They are very dense.

Question 30

What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture, while a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.

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A suspension is a homogeneous mixture, while a solution is a heterogeneous mixture.

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There is no difference between a solution and a suspension.

Question 31

What is the name of the substance that dissolves another substance in a solution?

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Solvent

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Solute

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Mixture

Question 32

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is heated?

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They move faster and further apart.

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They move slower and closer together.

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They stop moving completely.

Question 33

Which of the following is a characteristic of gases?

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Can be compressed

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Definite shape

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Definite volume

Question 34

What is the name of the process by which a solid turns directly into a gas?

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Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 35

What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture does not.

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A heterogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a homogeneous mixture does not.

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There is no difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture.

Question 36

Which of the following is a method of separating a solid from a liquid?

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Filtration

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Centrifugation

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Distillation

Question 37

What is the name of the force that holds particles together in a substance?

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Cohesion

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Adhesion

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Gravity

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Boiling water

Question 39

Which of the following is **not** considered a state of matter?

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Plasma

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Liquid

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Gas

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Solid

Question 40

What forces hold the particles in a solid together?

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Strong intermolecular forces

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No intermolecular forces

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Electrostatic forces

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Weak intermolecular forces

Question 41

Which of the following is a defining property of liquids?

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Indefinite shape

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Definite shape

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High compressibility

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Definite volume

Question 42

What factor generally causes a gas to expand?

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Increased temperature

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Added mass

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Decreased volume

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Increased pressure

Question 43

What process occurs when a solid changes into a liquid?

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Melting

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Deposition

Question 44

Which of the following factors most strongly affects the rate of evaporation of a liquid?

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Surface area

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Pressure

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Volume

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Mass

Question 45

What term describes a mixture of two or more substances that appear uniform throughout but have different compositions?

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Solution

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Colloid

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Suspension

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Emulsion

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of a saturated solution?

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Contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature

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Has a lower concentration of solute than an unsaturated solution

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Can dissolve more solute at higher temperatures

Question 47

What is the name of the process by which a gas changes directly into a solid without going through the liquid state?

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Deposition

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Condensation