COPY: States and Properties of Matter

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Which statement about the four samples of water is true?

All four samples are liquid. (correct)

None of these.

Only sample B is solid.

Only samples A and C are liquid.

Why does the bicycle pump work only on gases?

Only gases can change volume. (correct)

Only gases can change shape.

Only gases have definite shape.

Only gases have definite volume.

What are the freezing and melting points of water on the Celsius scale?

0°C

100°C

0°C and 100°C

100°C and 0°C (correct)

What occurs during the process of evaporation?

Liquid turns into a gas at temperatures below its boiling point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between evaporation and condensation?

Evaporation is a phase change from liquid to gas; condensation is from gas to liquid. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when particles leave a liquid and become a gas?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

When water vapor cools to below 100°C, it turns into which state of matter?

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

Which statements correctly describe the melting point and freezing point of a substance?

They are the same temperature. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true about both solids and liquids?

They have a definite volume. Signup and view all the answers

What will Hailey likely observe as she heats the water to 95°C?

Bubbles of gas forming in the water Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes water at 30°C?

It is a liquid with a definite volume. Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the formation of water droplets on the outside of a glass of ice water on a warm day?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about a gas is true?

It takes the shape of its container. Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an extensive property?

Density Signup and view all the answers

What type of change occurs when a substance undergoes a process that forms new substances?

Chemical Change Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true for a solution?

It does not retain the individual properties of its components. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a compound?

A substance formed by the chemical bonding of atoms from different elements. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes would be classified as a physical change?

Dissolving sugar in water Signup and view all the answers

What property distinguishes a heterogeneous mixture from a homogeneous mixture?

It maintains individual properties of its components. Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter consists of ionized gas and can conduct electricity?

Plasma Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of a liquid?

It has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an intensive property?

Boiling point Signup and view all the answers

What type of change occurs during the process of freezing?

Physical change Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic differentiates a solution from a heterogeneous mixture?

Solutions are uniform in composition. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best defines a molecule?

A group of two or more atoms bonded together. Signup and view all the answers

Which property is characteristic of solids?

Definite volume Signup and view all the answers

What behavior distinguishes liquids from gases?

Definite volume Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true for gases?

Compressibility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about plasma is correct?

It consists of charged particles. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the process of condensation?

A gas loses energy and turns into a liquid. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following transitions is known as sublimation?

Solid directly to gas Signup and view all the answers

Which description best fits the behavior of liquids?

Particles can slide past one another, allowing flow. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic differentiates gas from both solid and liquid states?

Indefinite shape and volume Signup and view all the answers

What is matter defined as?

Anything that has mass and occupies space Signup and view all the answers

Which property best describes a solid state of matter?

Has a definite shape and volume Signup and view all the answers

How does a liquid state behave compared to a solid state?

It takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of plasma?

It conducts electricity and consists of charged particles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the behavior of gases?

Gases expand to fill the entire volume of their container Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic best differentiates solids from liquids?

Solids have intermolecular forces that are stronger Signup and view all the answers

In which state of matter do particles move past each other while remaining closely packed?

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Bose-Einstein condensates from other states of matter?

Particles act as a single quantum entity at very low temperatures Signup and view all the answers

Which property of gases is true regarding pressure changes?

Gases' volume changes significantly under pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes matter?

Matter is composed of atoms and can exist in various states. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of solids?

Particles in solids are tightly packed and vibrate in place. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the particle arrangement in liquids?

Particles are close but can slide past one another. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is unique to plasma compared to other states of matter?

Plasma is a hot, ionized state of matter. Signup and view all the answers

How do gases behave in terms of volume and shape?

Gases fill any container and have an indefinite volume. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is correct regarding the intermolecular forces in liquids?

Intermolecular forces in liquids are weaker than in solids. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these examples illustrates a state of matter with strong intermolecular forces?

Gold Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Bose-Einstein condensate from other states of matter?

It forms at very low temperatures with atoms in the same quantum state. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily characterizes gases in terms of particle behavior?

Particles are far apart, move freely, and have high kinetic energy. Signup and view all the answers

In which state of matter are weak intermolecular forces present, allowing for compressibility?

Gas Signup and view all the answers