9/5/2025 Science Success Quiz (Solids, Liquids, and Gases)

Volume is.... The amount of matter in an object The amount of space something takes up A type of matter made of only one particle Anything, like a liquid or a gas, that can flow If you heat a solid and it becomes a liquid, what changes are happening to the particles on a molecular level? SELECT TWO ANSWERS The molecules increase in kinetic energy The molecules have enough kinetic energy to move freely and independently The molecules start sliding past each other The molecules begin vibrating in place The kinetic energy of the molecules decreases Which of the following correctly identifies the state of matter and gives a piece of evidence to support the conclusion? The substance is a solid; the particles are tightly packed The substance is a liquid; the model shows the particles sliding past each other The substance is a solid; the particles are not moving The substance is a liquid; the particles are taking the shape of the container Use the words: definite and indefinite to fill in the blank Solids and liquids both have a definite volume, while liquids and gases have an indefinite shape. Identify the state of matter for unknown sample B.SampleDefinite volumeFixed shapeSample ANoNoSample BYesYesSample CYesNo Solid Liquid Gas Plasma