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States of Matter: Properties and Phase Changes

Questions
grade 5
English

States of Matter: Properties and Phase Changes

Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Select the best answer for each question.
  1. Which of the following is the best definition of matter? A. Anything that can change its shape easily. B. Anything that is made of water or air. C. Anything that can be seen and touched. D. Anything that has mass and takes up space.
  1. How do particles in a solid behave compared to particles in a liquid? A. Particles in a solid have no definite volume and expand to fill any container. B. Particles in a solid move faster and slide past each other. C. Particles in a solid are tightly packed and only vibrate in place. D. Particles in a solid are spread far apart and move in all directions.
  1. If you pour 150 mL of water from a tall, thin flask into a wide, shallow bowl, what happens to the volume of the water? A. The volume decreases because the bowl is shallower. B. The volume increases because the bowl is wider. C. The volume stays exactly 150 mL. D. The volume changes depending on the temperature of the bowl.
  1. Which state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume? A. Ice B. Gas C. Liquid D. Solid
  1. When measuring liquid in a graduated cylinder, you should read the measurement at the bottom of the curve. What is this curve called? A. The Meniscus B. The Cylinder Line C. The Volume Arc D. The Water Level
  1. What must be added to a liquid to make it turn into a gas? A. Cold air B. Mass C. Pressure D. Thermal energy (heat)
  1. Which of these is an example of a gas in a real-world setting? A. Air inside a bicycle tire B. Ice cubes in a glass of water C. Orange juice in a carton D. A wooden desk in a classroom

Part 2: True or False

Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect.
  1. Particles in a gas move much slower than particles in a solid. _______
  1. A solid keeps its shape even when it is moved from a box to a round bowl. _______
  1. All matter is made up of tiny particles that are always in motion. _______
  1. Condensation is the process where a gas loses heat and turns back into a liquid. _______
  1. A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. _______
  1. A measuring cylinder is the best tool to measure the mass of a wooden block. _______
  1. The particles in a liquid are spread so far apart that they do not touch each other. _______

Part 3: Fill in the Blank

Complete each sentence with the correct term.
  1. Matter is defined as anything that has ___________ and takes up space.
  1. When heat is added to ice and it turns into water, the process is called __________.
  1. The standard unit for measuring large amounts of liquid volume is the ___________.
  1. In a ___________, the particles are very far apart and move randomly at high speeds.
  1. When water vapor in the air touches a cold window and turns into water droplets, ___________ has occurred.
  1. To accurately measure liquid volume, you should look at the measuring tool at ___________ level.