Matter and Its States (Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma) MCQs

1. Which of the following is not a state of matter?
(A) Solid
(B) Liquid
(C) Gas
(D) Light

2. In which state of matter are particles tightly packed and only vibrate in place?
(A) Liquid
(B) Gas
(C) Solid
(D) Plasma

3. Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
(A) Solid
(B) Liquid
(C) Gas
(D) Plasma

4. In which state of matter are particles far apart and move freely?
(A) Liquid
(B) Solid
(C) Gas
(D) Plasma

5. What is the process of a solid changing directly into gas called?
(A) Condensation
(B) Sublimation
(C) Melting
(D) Freezing

6. Which state of matter is made up of ionized gas particles?
(A) Solid
(B) Liquid
(C) Gas
(D) Plasma

7. Which of the following changes of state involves the absorption of heat?
(A) Freezing
(B) Condensation
(C) Melting
(D) Deposition

8. Boiling is the process of changing a:
(A) Liquid to solid
(B) Gas to liquid
(C) Liquid to gas
(D) Solid to gas

9. What happens to the particles of a substance as it changes from solid to liquid?
(A) They stop moving
(B) They vibrate less
(C) They move further apart
(D) They become electrically charged

10. Which of the following is an example of plasma?
(A) Ice
(B) Steam
(C) Lightning
(D) Milk