5 Questions
Which state of matter maintains a fixed volume but has a variable shape?
Liquid
Under what extreme condition does neutron-degenerate matter exist?
Extreme density
Which state of matter has component particles close together and fixed into place?
Solid
At what extreme condition does quark–gluon plasma exist?
Extremely high energy
Which state of matter does not maintain a fixed volume or shape?
Gas
Study Notes
States of Matter
- A liquid maintains a fixed volume but has a variable shape.
- Neutron-degenerate matter exists under the extreme condition of extremely high density, as found in neutron stars.
- In a solid, component particles are close together and fixed into place.
- Quark–gluon plasma exists at extremely high temperatures and densities, such as those found in the early universe.
- A gas does not maintain a fixed volume or shape.
Test your knowledge of the states of matter and their properties with this quiz. Explore the characteristics of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, and discover some of the lesser-known states that exist under extreme conditions.
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