Chapter 5 - Physical States of Matter

Physical States of Matter

Quiz

 

1. Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
   
   1.   Solid
   2.   Liquid
   3.   Plasma
   4.   Energy
2. What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?
   1.   Melting
   2.   Freezing
   3.   Sublimation
   4.   Condensation
3. Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
   1.   Solid
   2.   Liquid
   3.   Gas
   4.   Plasma
4. In which state of matter do particles move the fastest?
   
   1.   Solid
   2.   Liquid
   3.   Gas
   4.   Plasma
5. What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
   1.   0°C
   2.   50°C
   3.   100°C
   4.   200°C
6. Which of the following processes is an example of exothermic change?
   1.   Melting of ice
   2.   Evaporation of water
   3.   Freezing of water
   4.   Sublimation of dry ice
7. What happens to the pressure of a gas if the volume is decreased while the temperature is kept constant?
   1.   It increases
   2.   It decreases
   3.   It stays the same
   4.   It fluctuates
8. Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together in a fixed position?
   1.   Solid
   2.   Liquid
   3.   Gas
   4.   Plasma
9. 
   What is the main difference between a gas and a plasma?
   
   1.   Plasma has a definite volume; gas does not
   2.   Plasma is electrically charged; gas is not
   3.   Gas is made up of particles; plasma is not
   4.   Gas has a definite shape; plasma does not
10. Which state of matter is characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?
    1.   Solid
    2.   Liquid
    3.   Gas
    4.   Plasma