States of Matter- Chapter-1 (Test)

1) What are the 4 states of matter? Where does the 4th state of matter exist?

2) Which state of matter makes up most of the universe?

3) Briefly describe particle model of matter on earth?

4) Based on particle model of matter, please explain differences in Solid, Liquid and Gaseous states.

5) Why can’t we compress solids easily as compared to liquids and Gaseous states?

6) What is composition of air?

7) Please explain transference of heat from one object to another by giving an example.

8) How does the speed of particles in a substance change when heat if removed?

9) Which state of matter (solid, liquid or gas) would show greatest change in volume if heat energy is
added or lost. Use particle model to explain your answer.

10) What is condensation? Please give an example.

11) How heat energy affects what happens to the particles in :

a) A solid which is melting.

b) a liquid which is evaporating,

c) a gas that is condensing,

d) a liquid which is freezing.

12) How does a heavy ship floats on water?

13) Explain density using particle model diagram.

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14. A fresh egg sinks in a glass of water but a rotten egg floats, why?

15. Why steel is stronger than iron and Carbon?

16. Identify 3 disadvantages of using particle model.

17. You can calculate density by dividing an object’s Mass by its Volume. Explain why mass and
volume are used to calculate density.

18) Write definitions of below-

a. Temperature

b. Thermal expansion

c. Thermal contraction

d. Melting point

e. Boiling point

f. Sublimation

g. Density

h. Gravity

i. Matter

19) Mark below sentences as right or wrong-

a. Thermal expansion and contraction happens in solids, liquids and gases.

b. Cold gas takes up more space than warm gas.

c. If you heat an iron bar to 300 degrees, it will contract.

d. water is only substance on earth which exists is 3 states of matter -solid, liquid and gas.

e. Liquid can become gas in two ways.

f. Temperature and heat are directly proportional to each other.