Grade 4 Science And Technology – States of matter Quiz

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

matter is anything around us
there are three states of matter
we can touch matter that is in gas form
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
gases
liquids
solids
Explanation:

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

paraffin
water
sugar
air
Explanation:

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

animals
smoke
stone
books
Explanation:

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

semi-solid
solid
liquid
gas
Explanation:

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

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

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

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

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

9. why do liquids take the shape of the container

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

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

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

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

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

12. Something that takes up space and has mass.

matter
mass
volume
density
Explanation:

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

matter
liquid
gas
solid
Explanation:

14. What are the three states of matter?

density, gas, volume
solid, volume, mass
solid, liquid, gas
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.

density
matter
volume
mass
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16. The amount of space something takes up

mass
density
volume
matter
Explanation:

17. What is a property?

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

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

melting
solidification
evaporation
condensation
Explanation:

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

condensation
boiling
vaporization
evaporation
Explanation:

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

boiling
condensation
sublimation
evaporation
Explanation:

21. What is the reverse of vaporization?

condensation
sublimation
evaporation
boiling
Explanation:

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

evaporation
sublimation
solid
condensation
Explanation:

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

water vapor
steam
clouds
fog
Explanation:

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

freezing
condensation
melting
vaporization
Explanation:

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

boiling
condensation
evaporation
sublimation
Explanation:

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

condensation
melting
freezing
evaporation
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?

condensation
thermal energy
sublimation
evaporation
Explanation:

28. What is a solid?

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

29. What is a liquid?

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

30. What is an example of a liquid?

paper
ice cubes
balloon
milk
Explanation:

31. Matter is anything that has _________ and _________.

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

32. The smallest particles of matter are __________.

atoms
elements
compounds
molecules
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33. Mass is usually measured in __________.

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

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

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

35. Gases __________.

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

36. Solids __________.

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

37. Compress means to __________.

flatten by pressure
increase temperature
melt
decrease mass
Explanation:

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

Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
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?

Solid
Gas
Plasma
Liquid
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?

Gas
Solid
Liquid
Plasma
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?

Liquid
Plasma
Solid
Gas
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?

Liquid
Solid
Gas
Plasma
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?

Liquid, Gas, Vapor, Solid
Solid, Gas, Plasma, Liquid
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Solid, Vapor, Gas, 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
Gas
Plasma
Solid
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
Gas
Solid
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?

Solid
Plasma
Gas
Liquid
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?

Evaporation
Melting
Freezing
Condensation
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?

Sublimation
Condensation
Freezing
Boiling
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
Boiling
Condensation
Freezing
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?

Solid
Gas
Plasma
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 stop moving
They slow down
They vibrate faster
They come closer together
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?

Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
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?

Liquid
Solid
Plasma
Gas
Explanation:

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