1. For most substances, the distance between particles is smallest when the substance ____.
a. exists as a gas
b. exists as a liquid
c. exists as a solid
d. exists as plasma
2. A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)
a. indefinite volume and an indefinite shape.
b. definite volume and a definite shape.
c. definite volume and an indefinite shape.
d. indefinite volume and a definite shape.
3. In which state of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them?
a. crystal
b. liquid
c. gas
d. solid
4. Particles of a liquid
a. are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position.
b. have no viscosity.
c. decrease in volume with increasing temperature.
d. are free to move in a container but remain in close contact with one another.
5. An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove, and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of the stove. What can you infer has occurred?
a. Particles sped up when they touched the wall and condensed
b. Particles slowed down when they touched the wall and condensed
c. Particles sped up when they touched the wall and evaporated
d. Particles slowed down when they touched the wall and evaporated
6. Of gases, liquids, and solids, what is the densest state of matter?
a. Solids
b. Liquids
c. Gases
d. Plasmas
7. A railroad track was built with all of the rails fitting tightly together, touching each other end-to-end. Six months later, the track was ruined when the rails expanded and buckled. What may have caused the rails to expand?
a. As the weather got warmer, the particles in the rails moved more slowly.
b. As the weather got colder, the particles in the rails moved more slowly.
c. As the weather got warmer, the particles in the rails moved faster.
d. As the weather got colder, the iron in the rails froze.
8. How would you rate your knowledge of States of Matter?
a. Novice- I and still starting to learn it
b. Apprentice- I can get through it with lots of coaching
c. Practitioner- I can get through it mostly by myself, but still get stuck sometimes
d. Expert- I know it well enough I can help others with it
9. How would you rate your knowledge of Particles and Motion?
a. Novice- I and still starting to learn it
b. Apprentice- I can get through it with lots of coaching
c. Practitioner- I can get through it mostly by myself, but still get stuck sometimes
d. Expert- I know it well enough I can help others with it
10. How likely/often are you to use this tool in class
a. Not very likely
b. Maybe once or twice during the year
c. I can see how it would fit at least once in a unit
d. All the time!