States of Matter Quiz PDF

**Multiple Choice (3 points each)** 1. Matter exists in how many basic states? a) 1 b) 2 **c) 3** d) 4 2. Which of the following has a definite shape and volume? a) Gas b) Liquid **c) Solid** d) All of the above 3. Particles in a liquid are arranged in a: **a) Fixed pattern** b) Random...

**Multiple Choice (3 points each)** 1. Matter exists in how many basic states? a) 1 b) 2 **c) 3** d) 4 2. Which of the following has a definite shape and volume? a) Gas b) Liquid **c) Solid** d) All of the above 3. Particles in a liquid are arranged in a: **a) Fixed pattern** b) Random pattern c) Both d) None 4. Honey is an example of a liquid with: a) High surface tension b) Low surface tension **c) High viscosity** d) Low viscosity 5. Which of these gases is used in balloons? a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide **c) Helium** d) Nitrogen **True/False (2 points each)** 6. Solids have a fixed shape and volume. (True) 7. Liquids can flow and take the shape of their container. (True) 8. Gases have a definite shape and volume. (False) 9. Particles in a solid are tightly packed together. (True) 10. Viscosity describes the resistance of a gas to flow. (False)