1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of particles in matter?

a. Definite shape b. Definite volume c. Random motion d. Negligible mass

2. The kinetic theory of matter states that:
a. All matter is composed of tiny particles b. Matter is continuous and uniform
throughout c. Matter has fixed shape and volume d. Matter has no particle motion
3. What happens to the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance when it is
heated?
a. It decreases b. It remains constant c. It increases d. It becomes zero
4. The state of matter with a definite shape and definite volume is:
a. Solid b. Liquid c. Gas d. Plasma
5. Which of the following is an example of a substance that exhibits the properties of
both a liquid and a gas at the same time?
a. Water b. Mercury c. Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) d. Steam
6. The process of changing from a gas to a liquid is called:
a. Evaporation b. Condensation c. Sublimation d. Deposition
7. In a gas, the particles are:
a. Closely packed b. Arranged in a definite pattern c. Moving randomly and at high
speeds d. Fixed in position
8. Which of the following is a physical change?
a. Burning wood b. Melting ice c. Rusting of iron d. Digesting food
9. The process in which a solid changes directly into a gas without passing through
the liquid state is called:
a. Melting b. Sublimation c. Condensation d. Evaporation
10. What is the main difference between a mixture and a compound?
a. Mixtures have a fixed composition, while compounds do not. b. Compounds have
variable compositions, while mixtures do not. c. Mixtures can be separated by physical
means, while compounds cannot. d. Compounds can be separated by physical means,
while mixtures cannot.
1. a
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. d
6. b
7. c
8. b
9. b
10. c