Grade 4 Science And Technology – States of matter Quiz

1. three of the following statements are true about matter. which one is false?

we can touch matter that is in gas form
matter is anything around us
there are three states of matter
we can only touch matter that is in solid a nd liquid form
Explanation:

2. which one of the following is not among the thre states of matter?

digital devices
liquids
solids
gases
Explanation:

3. which one is an example of matter in gaseous form?

sugar
air
water
paraffin
Explanation:

4. the following are examples of matter in solid forms. which is the old one out?

stone
smoke
books
animals
Explanation:

5. where is milk classified in reference to states of matter

solid
semi-solid
liquid
gas
Explanation:

6. why do thee shape of solids remain the same?

because they are hard
because the have a definite shape
because the can be touched
because they are strong
Explanation:

7. the following are the three characteristics of solids. which ones is not?

do not have a definite shape
they have a definite volume
they have definite mass
they have definite shape
Explanation:

8. David put a piece of wood in a glass of water. the amount of the water in the glass increased. these showed that solids

occupies volume
are heavy
are big
have a definite shape
Explanation:

9. why do liquids take the shape of the container

they occupy space
they are light
they lack a definite shape
we can touch them
Explanation:

10. which of the following statements is true for the three states of matter

they all take the shape of the containers
they all have definite mass
all can be touched
they all have definite shape
Explanation:

11. three of the following are safety measures while handling different state of matter. which one is not?

walking around barefoot.
wearing gloves while handling liquids
wearing protective clothing like gumboots while walking around
handling gases with extra care
Explanation:

12. Something that takes up space and has mass.

volume
mass
density
matter
Explanation:

13. A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.

liquid
matter
gas
solid
Explanation:

14. What are the three states of matter?

solid, volume, mass
solid, liquid, gas
density, gas, volume
density, volume, mass
Explanation:

The three states of matter are Solid, Liquid, and Gas. Plasma is actually the fourth state of matter that occurs at very high temperatures.

15. A measure of how much mass is contained in a given unit of volume.

mass
volume
matter
density
Explanation:

16. The amount of space something takes up

mass
density
volume
matter
Explanation:

17. What is a property?

Tells us the color of matter.
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Tells us how matter looks, feels, smells, sounds, and tastes.
Tells us the shape of matter
Explanation:

18. What is the change of state from a liquid to a solid?

solidification
condensation
melting
evaporation
Explanation:

19. What is the change of state from a liquid to a gas?

condensation
evaporation
vaporization
boiling
Explanation:

20. What is vaporization that takes place below and at the surface of a liquid?

sublimation
condensation
boiling
evaporation
Explanation:

21. What is the reverse of vaporization?

sublimation
evaporation
condensation
boiling
Explanation:

22. What is it called when water vapor changes into liquid droplets?

sublimation
evaporation
solid
condensation
Explanation:

23. Which one is a colorless gas that you cannot see?

clouds
water vapor
steam
fog
Explanation:

24. When liquid particles LOSE energy and slow down so much they become fixed in place:

condensation
melting
vaporization
freezing
Explanation:

25. What is vaporization that takes place ONLY on the surface of a liquid?

evaporation
sublimation
condensation
boiling
Explanation:

26. What process takes place when a puddle of water dries up on a sidewalk?

freezing
evaporation
melting
condensation
Explanation:

27. What is it called when particles of a gas (carbon dioxide) do not pass through the liquid state as they form a gas?

sublimation
evaporation
thermal energy
condensation
Explanation:

28. What is a solid?

it takes the shape of the container that holds it
it keeps its shape and size
it has no shape, and spreads to fill the space they are in
it changes with a temperature change
Explanation:

29. What is a liquid?

feels soft
feels wet and have no shape of their own
feels squishy
feels hard
Explanation:

30. What is an example of a liquid?

milk
ice cubes
balloon
paper
Explanation:

31. Matter is anything that has _________ and _________.

length and width
mass and volume
size and shape
a boiling point and a freezing point
Explanation:

32. The smallest particles of matter are __________.

atoms
elements
molecules
compounds
Explanation:

33. Mass is usually measured in __________.

grams and kilograms
degrees Celsius
milliliters and liters millimeters, centimeters,
meters and kilometers
Explanation:

34. Scientists most often measure the volume of a fluid in __________.

grams and kilograms
degrees Celsius millimeters, centimeters,
milliliters and liters
meters and kilometers
Explanation:

35. Gases __________.

have particles that do not flow easily
have a fixed shape
have a definite volume
are easily compressed
Explanation:

36. Solids __________.

have particles that flow easily
take the shape of their container
have a fixed shape
are compressible
Explanation:

37. Compress means to __________.

increase temperature
decrease mass
flatten by pressure
melt
Explanation:

38. Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Solid
Liquid
Plasma
Gas
Explanation:

Solids have a definite shape and volume because their particles are tightly packed together and vibrate in fixed positions.

39. Which state of matter has a definite volume but not a definite shape?

Liquid
Gas
Solid
Plasma
Explanation:

Liquids have a definite volume but not a definite shape because their particles can flow and take the shape of the container.

40. Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place?

Solid
Gas
Plasma
Liquid
Explanation:

Solids have particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place, giving them a fixed shape.

41. Which state of matter has particles that are more spread out and able to flow past each other?

Gas
Plasma
Solid
Liquid
Explanation:

Liquids have particles that are more spread out compared to solids, allowing them to flow past each other.

42. Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

Gas
Liquid
Plasma
Solid
Explanation:

Gases have particles that are far apart and move freely, which allows them to fill the space of their container.

43. What are the three states of matter?

Solid, Vapor, Gas, Liquid
Liquid, Gas, Vapor, Solid
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Solid, Gas, Plasma, Liquid
Explanation:

The three states of matter are Solid, Liquid, and Gas. Plasma is actually the fourth state of matter that occurs at very high temperatures.

44. In which state of matter do particles have the most energy and move freely?

Liquid
Solid
Gas
Plasma
Explanation:

In the gas state, particles have the most energy and move around freely, which is why they take the shape of their container.

45. Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

Liquid
Solid
Gas
Vapor
Explanation:

Vapor is actually a term used to describe a substance in gaseous state that is usually a liquid or solid at room temperature. It is not a separate state of matter.

46. Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container?

Liquid
Solid
Gas
Plasma
Explanation:

Gases have no definite shape or volume and take the shape of their container, as their particles are far apart and move freely.

47. What is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid called?

Condensation
Evaporation
Freezing
Melting
Explanation:

Melting is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid when heat is applied, causing the particles to gain enough energy to break free from their fixed positions.

48. What is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid called?

Freezing
Boiling
Sublimation
Condensation
Explanation:

Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid when particles lose enough energy to come closer together and form a liquid.

49. What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas called?

Evaporation
Freezing
Boiling
Condensation
Explanation:

Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas at the surface of the liquid, usually due to an increase in temperature.

50. Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move the fastest?

Plasma
Gas
Solid
Liquid
Explanation:

Gases have particles that are far apart and move the fastest due to their high kinetic energy and freedom of motion.

51. What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated?

They come closer together
They stop moving
They vibrate faster
They slow down
Explanation:

When a solid is heated, the particles gain energy, causing them to vibrate faster and break free from their fixed positions, leading to melting.

52. Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Liquid
Plasma
Solid
Gas
Explanation:

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, as their particles can flow and move around yet still have a fixed volume.

53. Which state of matter cannot be easily compressed due to closely packed particles?

Solid
Liquid
Plasma
Gas
Explanation:

Solids cannot be easily compressed as their particles are closely packed together and have fixed positions, providing resistance to compression.