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What are the order of states when something melts?
- Solid to liquid
- Liquid to solid
- Liquid to gas
- Gas to liquid

About This Quiz

The 'PreTest - States of Matter' quiz assesses understanding of matter's fundamental states. It explores characteristics and examples of solids, gases, plasma, and water's unique properties across all states, enhancing comprehension of physical science.

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What state of matter are the particles in this picture?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Plasma
Correct Answer

A. Gas

Explanation

The particles in the picture are in a gaseous state because they are spread out and not tightly packed together. In a gas, the particles have enough energy to move freely and independently of each other.

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3.

What state of matter are the particles really close together?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Plasma
Correct Answer

A. Solid

Explanation

In a solid state of matter, the particles are tightly packed and closely bonded to each other. This results in a fixed shape and volume for solids. The strong intermolecular forces between the particles prevent them from moving freely, causing them to vibrate in place. Therefore, the particles in a solid state are indeed really close together compared to particles in other states of matter such as liquids, gases, or plasmas.

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4.

Find the change that shows the states that go from gas to liquid.
- Boiling
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Sublimation
Correct Answer

A. Condensation

Explanation

Condensation is the process in which a gas changes into a liquid state. During condensation, the gas molecules lose energy and come together to form liquid droplets. This change occurs when the temperature of the gas decreases or when the gas comes into contact with a cooler surface. Therefore, condensation is the correct answer as it represents the change from gas to liquid.

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What state is water vapor?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. Gas

Explanation

Water vapor is the gaseous form of water. When water is heated, it undergoes a phase change from liquid to gas, and this gaseous form is known as water vapor. It is invisible to the naked eye and is lighter than air. Water vapor is constantly present in the Earth's atmosphere and plays a crucial role in the water cycle and weather patterns.

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1. How many fundamental/main states of matter exist?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Correct Answer

A. 4

Explanation

solid, liquid, gas, plasma

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7.

What state of matter are the particles in this picture?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Plasma
Correct Answer

A. Plasma

Explanation

Plasma is a charged gas. The charges in the picture indicate charged atoms

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What state of matter can you compress?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Plasma
Correct Answer

A. Gas

Explanation

Compressing a gas means you are making the distance between the gas particles shorter. This means compressing the gas decreases the gases volume

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What states of matter have no shape and no volume?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Plasma
Correct Answer(s)

A. Gas
A. Plasma

Explanation

SOLIDS have a definite shape and volume
LIQUIDS have a definite volume but the shape comes from the container they are in
GAS has no definite shape or volume
PLASMA has no shape or volume

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10.

Which states of matter have lots of space between their particles?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Plasma
Correct Answer(s)

A. Gas
A. Plasma

Explanation

Plasma is ionized gas, so there is lots of space between those gas particles

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What state of matter is water?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Water can exist in all three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. At low temperatures, water freezes and becomes a solid (ice). At room temperature, water is a liquid, and at high temperatures, it boils and turns into a gas (water vapor). This is due to the unique properties of water molecules and the changes in their arrangement and movement as temperature and pressure change. Therefore, water can be found in all three states, making "all of the above" the correct answer.

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