States of Matter

States of Matter Quiz

Spec 2.1.1 · Cambridge IGCSE Physics: Quiz

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  1. 1. Which of the following is a distinguishing property of gases?

    • A. They have a fixed volume and a fixed shape
    • B. They have no fixed volume and no fixed shape
    • C. They have a fixed volume but no fixed shape
    • D. They have a fixed shape but no fixed volume

  2. 2. What is the term for the change of state when a solid turns directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state?

    • A. Condensation
    • B. Sublimation
    • C. Evaporation
    • D. Melting

  3. 3. Which statement correctly describes a key distinguishing property of liquids?

    • A. Liquids have a fixed shape and fixed volume
    • B. Liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container
    • C. Liquids have no fixed volume and no fixed shape
    • D. Liquids have a fixed shape but variable volume

  4. 4. A substance changes from a gas to a liquid. Which term describes this change of state?

    • A. Evaporation
    • B. Sublimation
    • C. Condensation
    • D. Freezing

  5. 5. A student observes that a material has fixed particles in fixed positions, a fixed shape, and a fixed volume. The material also cannot be compressed. Which state of matter is this, and what property distinguishes it from the other states?

    • A. A liquid, because it has a fixed volume
    • B. A gas, because its particles are in fixed positions
    • C. A solid, because it has both a fixed shape and a fixed volume, and its particles are held in fixed positions by strong forces
    • D. A solid, because it can flow and fill containers

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