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States of Matter Formative

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20 questions
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This Formative is by: Traci Smith
Question 1
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Below is a heating curve for a substance over time. Connect the 3 states of matter to the diagram where where they would exist.

Question 2
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Question 4
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Draw the particles as they would appear in each state of matter

Question 5
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Type the name for each change of state next to the letter that represents this change on the diagram below

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Question 10
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Question 11
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Complete the missing words in the table below

Question 12
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Question 19
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Question 20
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On the heating curve in #1, what is happening at point B?
A The substance is getting hotter
B The substance is getting colder
C The substance is melting
D The substance is vaporizing
On the heating curve in question #1, what is happening at point D?
A The substance is getting hotter
B The substance is getting colder
C The substance is melting
D The substance is vaporizing
Condensation is the opposite of freezing
True
False
Substances are usually the most dense when they are in the solid state.
True
False
In order to float in water, a substance must be less dense than the water
True
False
Substances will expand when they change from gas to a liquid.
True
False
The freezing point and melting point of a substance are the same temperature.
True
False
Two examples of vaporization are
A Evaporation and condensation
B Evaporation and Boiling
C Condensation and Sublimation
D Boiling and Deposition
Which of the following statements are true about plasmas
A Plasmas are rare on Earth
B Plasma exists in lightning
C Plasmas are found inside neon lights
D All of the above are true
Which of the following is NOT true?As thermal energy is added to a substance...
the particles move faster
the substance becomes less dense
the temperature decreases
the particles get farther apart
What happens to the temperature of a substance when it is changing state?
The temperature stays constant
The temperature decreases
The temperature increases
Which 2 states of matter have a definite volume?
Solid and gas
Solid and liquid
Liquid and gas
Gas and plasma
How are liquids and gases similar?
Both have a definite volume
Neither has a definite volume
Both have a definite shape
Neither has a definite shape
Which state of matter is most like a plasma?
A Solid
B Liquid
C Gas
If a substance has a melting point of -157 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of -25 degrees Celsius, what state of matter will it be in at room temperature (21 degrees C)?
A Solid
B Liquid
C Gas
D Not enough information
Matter is...
anything that has mass and carries an electric charge
anything that takes up space and has mass
anything that is a liquid or solid
anything that you can weigh on a scale