Chemistry States of Matter Quiz
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What are the three forms of matter?

  • Solid, Liquid, Ice
  • Gas, Plasma, Vapor
  • Solid, Liquid, Plasma
  • Solid, Liquid, Gas (correct)

What is the change in a state of matter from a gas to a liquid called?

Condensation

The particles in _____ move back and forth in place.

solids

If you subtract heat from matter, the atoms that make up the matter will begin to move ____.

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What is the change in a state of matter from a liquid to a gas called?

<p>Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume?

<p>Solid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the change in a state of matter from a solid to a liquid called?

<p>Melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you add heat to matter, the atoms that make up matter will begin to move ____.

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The particles in liquids _____ past each other.

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What is the temperature at which a given substance will change from a liquid into a gas?

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What is a state of matter that has no fixed shape but has a definite volume?

<p>Liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pull of the surface of liquids that allow liquids to form drops when they fall?

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Gases _____ to fill whatever space is available to them.

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What is the gas state of water called?

<p>Water Vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

In _____, atoms move the fastest.

<p>gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solid always takes up the same amount of this.

<p>space</p> Signup and view all the answers

The particles in a solid state move around _____ point.

<p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

Particles in a gas are _____ apart than the particles in a liquid.

<p>farther</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic building blocks of matter?

<p>Atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Matter in a gas state will _____ out to fill its container.

<p>spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water changes from a liquid state to a solid state at _____ degrees Celsius.

<p>zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a state of matter that has no fixed shape and no fixed volume?

<p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of states of matter?

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What is the change in a state of matter from a liquid to a solid?

<p>Freezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature at which a given substance will change from a solid into a liquid?

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Flashcards

Solid

The state of matter where particles are tightly packed, vibrate in place, and have a definite shape and volume.

Liquid

The state of matter where particles are close together but can move around, have no definite shape but a definite volume.

Gas

The state of matter where particles are far apart, move freely, and have no definite shape or volume.

Condensation

The change of state from a gas to a liquid.

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Evaporation

The change of state from a liquid to a gas.

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Melting

The change of state from a solid to a liquid.

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Freezing

The change of state from a liquid to a solid.

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Boiling Point

The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

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Melting Point

The temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid.

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Surface Tension

The force of attraction between liquid molecules at the surface, making it act like an elastic sheet.

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Water Vapor

The gaseous state of water.

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Atoms

The basic building block of matter.

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Gas Expansion

Gases spread out to fill the entire space they occupy.

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Solid Particle Movement

The particles in a solid state vibrate around a fixed point.

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Liquid Particle Movement

Particles in a liquid state can slide past each other.

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Gas Particle Movement

Particles in a gas state move quickly and randomly.

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Particle Distance in Gases

The particles in a gas state are farther apart than in a liquid state.

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Heat and Particle Speed

Adding heat to matter makes particles move faster.

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Cooling and Particle Speed

Subtracting heat from matter makes particles move slower.

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Gas State Properties

Matter in a gas state has no fixed shape or volume.

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Liquid State Properties

Matter in a liquid state has a definite volume but no fixed shape.

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Solid State Properties

Matter in a solid state has a definite shape and volume.

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Number of States of Matter

Three: solid, liquid, and gas.

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Freezing Point of Water

Water changes from a liquid to a solid at 0 degrees Celcius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Solid Volume

A solid always takes up the same amount of space.

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Study Notes

States of Matter

  • Three primary forms of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
  • Matter transitions through various states dependent on temperature and pressure.

Phase Changes

  • Condensation: Transition from gas to liquid.
  • Evaporation: Transition from liquid to gas.
  • Melting: Transition from solid to liquid.
  • Freezing: Transition from liquid to solid.

Properties of Solids

  • Solids have a definite shape and volume.
  • Particle movement is restricted; they vibrate in place around fixed positions.
  • A solid occupies the same amount of space consistently.

Properties of Liquids

  • Liquids have a definite volume but no fixed shape, taking the shape of their container.
  • Particles in liquids can slide past one another, allowing them to flow.
  • Surface Tension: A property that enables liquid droplets to maintain shape and resist external forces.

Properties of Gases

  • Gases have neither fixed shape nor fixed volume; they expand to fill their container.
  • Gas particles are farther apart compared to those in solids and liquids, allowing for high mobility.
  • Gases will spread out uniformly within a given space.

Temperature and Motion

  • Increase in temperature causes matter particles to move faster, while a decrease causes them to move slower.
  • Boiling Point: The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.
  • Melting Point: The specific temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

Water-Specific Facts

  • Water transitions from liquid to solid at 0 degrees Celsius (ice formation).
  • The gas state of water is referred to as water vapor.

Basic Concepts

  • Atoms: Fundamental building blocks of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • Overall, matter exists in three distinct states, each characterized by unique properties and behaviors.

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Test your knowledge on the states of matter with this fun crossword flashcard quiz. Explore key concepts such as condensation and the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Perfect for chemistry students looking to reinforce their understanding.

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