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

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

gases
digital devices
solids
liquids
Explanation:

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

paraffin
sugar
water
air
Explanation:

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

books
stone
animals
smoke
Explanation:

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

solid
liquid
gas
semi-solid
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?

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

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

9. why do liquids take the shape of the container

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

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

they all have definite mass
they all have definite shape
they all take the shape of the containers
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.
wearing protective clothing like gumboots while walking around
handling gases with extra care
wearing gloves while handling liquids
Explanation:

12. Something that takes up space and has mass.

matter
density
mass
volume
Explanation:

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

liquid
solid
gas
matter
Explanation:

14. What are the three states of matter?

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

matter
mass
density
volume
Explanation:

16. The amount of space something takes up

matter
volume
mass
density
Explanation:

17. What is a property?

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

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

condensation
evaporation
melting
solidification
Explanation:

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

evaporation
vaporization
condensation
boiling
Explanation:

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

evaporation
condensation
boiling
sublimation
Explanation:

21. What is the reverse of vaporization?

condensation
sublimation
boiling
evaporation
Explanation:

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

solid
evaporation
condensation
sublimation
Explanation:

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

fog
water vapor
steam
clouds
Explanation:

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

condensation
vaporization
melting
freezing
Explanation:

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

sublimation
boiling
evaporation
condensation
Explanation:

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

evaporation
freezing
condensation
melting
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?

evaporation
condensation
sublimation
thermal energy
Explanation:

28. What is a solid?

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

29. What is a liquid?

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

30. What is an example of a liquid?

milk
ice cubes
paper
balloon
Explanation:

31. Matter is anything that has _________ and _________.

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

32. The smallest particles of matter are __________.

compounds
elements
atoms
molecules
Explanation:

33. Mass is usually measured in __________.

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

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

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

35. Gases __________.

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

36. Solids __________.

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

37. Compress means to __________.

decrease mass
flatten by pressure
increase temperature
melt
Explanation:

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

Gas
Solid
Liquid
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?

Gas
Plasma
Liquid
Solid
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
Liquid
Plasma
Solid
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?

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

Plasma
Liquid
Solid
Gas
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?

Solid
Gas
Liquid
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
Gas
Plasma
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?

Condensation
Melting
Evaporation
Freezing
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
Condensation
Sublimation
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?

Freezing
Evaporation
Condensation
Boiling
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?

Gas
Plasma
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 vibrate faster
They stop moving
They come closer together
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?

Plasma
Liquid
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
Gas
Plasma
Liquid
Explanation:

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

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