4 States of Matter

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Which state of matter is the most common on Earth?

  • Gas
  • Liquid
  • Plasma
  • Solid (correct)

What is the characteristic that distinguishes plasma from the other states of matter?

  • High energy level (correct)
  • Constant volume
  • Low energy level
  • Definite shape

Which of the following is an example of a liquid at room temperature?

  • Ice
  • Helium
  • Brick
  • Mercury (correct)

What is the state of matter exhibited by lightning?

<p>Plasma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter is the Sun primarily composed of?

<p>Plasma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has the lowest density among solids, liquids, and gases?

<p>Gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of solids that distinguishes them from liquids and gases?

<p>Definite volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter exhibits the least amount of movement in its atoms/molecules?

<p>Solid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example represents a liquid state of matter?

<p>Mercury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic allows liquids to take on the shape of the container they are in?

<p>Moderately packed molecules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about plasma is true?

<p>Plasma is a gas-like state of matter with high energy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a phase transition from a gas phase to a liquid phase?

<p>Evaporating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the process of condensing?

<p>A gas phase transitions to a liquid phase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a less common state of matter mentioned in the text?

<p>Degenerate Matter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of matter that has properties of both a liquid and a gas?

<p>Supercritical Fluids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Common States of Matter

  • The most common state of matter on Earth is solid.
  • Plasma is distinguished from other states of matter by having ionized gas with free electrons and ions.

Examples and Characteristics

  • An example of a liquid at room temperature is water.
  • Lightning exhibits the state of matter known as plasma.
  • The Sun is primarily composed of plasma.

Density and Movement

  • Among solids, liquids, and gases, gases have the lowest density.
  • A key characteristic of solids is their fixed shape, unlike liquids and gases.

Molecular Behavior

  • The state of matter that exhibits the least amount of movement in its atoms or molecules is a solid.
  • Liquids can take on the shape of their container due to their fluidity and ability to flow.

Plasma and Phase Transitions

  • A true statement about plasma is that it consists of charged particles and conducts electricity.
  • An example of a phase transition from gas to liquid is condensation.
  • During condensing, gas molecules lose energy, leading to a change into the liquid state.

Less Common States

  • A less common state of matter mentioned is Bose-Einstein condensate.
  • An example of a substance exhibiting properties of both a liquid and a gas is aerosol.

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