Test Quiz On Different States Of Matter 

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1. What are the three states of matter?

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The different states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Water is an example of liquid and air is an examples of gas.

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This quiz tests knowledge on different states of matter, exploring properties such as volume, compressibility, and identification of substances in various states.

2. Which of the following is a solid?

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Solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape, volume and cannot be compressed. In this case, roller coaster has a definite shape and definite volume so it is a solid.

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3. What is ice?

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Solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape, volume and cannot be compressed. Liquid has a no definite shape, has definite volume and cannot be compressed. Gas has no definite shape, volume and can be compressed. In this case, ice has a definite shape and volume. So it is a solid.

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4. If the shape of something changes when it is placed in different containers, it cannot be a _____________.

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When something is placed in different containers and its shape changes, it indicates that the object does not have a fixed volume or shape. Solids, on the other hand, have a definite shape and volume that do not change regardless of the container they are placed in. Therefore, if the shape of something changes when it is placed in different containers, it cannot be a solid.

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5. When something has volume, it takes up __________.

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When something has volume, it means that it occupies or fills a certain amount of space. Volume is a measure of how much space an object or substance takes up. Therefore, the correct answer is "space".

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6. When matter in this state is placed in a container, it takes up all the space in that container. What is this state?

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Gas is the correct answer because in the gaseous state, particles are highly energetic and move freely, spreading out to fill the entire space available to them. This property allows gas to expand and occupy the entire volume of the container it is placed in.

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7. Which states of matter can be compressed?

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Solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape, volume and cannot be compressed. Liquid has a no definite shape, has definite volume and cannot be compressed. Gas has no definite shape, volume and can be compressed.

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8. Which group of substances fit the description of "they have definite volume"?

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Solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape, volume and cannot be compressed. Liquid has a no definite shape, has definite volume and cannot be compressed. Gas has no definite shape, volume and can be compressed.In this case, only examples of solid and liquid have definite volume.

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9. If the shape of something remains the same when it is placed in different containers, it has a/an _____________ shape.

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If the shape of something remains the same when it is placed in different containers, it has a consistent shape.

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10. Matter that cannot be compressed _______________________________.

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Only gas can be compressed.

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What are the three states of matter?
Which of the following is a solid?
What is ice?
If the shape of something changes when it is placed in different...
When something has volume, it takes up __________.
When matter in this state is placed in a container, it takes up all...
Which states of matter can be compressed?
Which group of substances fit the description of "they have definite...
If the shape of something remains the same when it is placed in...
Matter that cannot be compressed _______________________________.
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