States of Matter Quiz Solution and Explanation
The quiz is about the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and the processes that cause matter to change between these states. Let's solve each question step by step.
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Word Box 1: freezes, melts, gas
1.
Water turns into ice when it _________.
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Explanation: Water changes from a liquid state to a solid state when it loses heat. This process is called freezing.
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Answer: freezes
2.
Ice turns into water when it _________.
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Explanation: Ice changes from a solid state to a liquid state when it gains heat. This process is called melting.
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Answer: melts
3.
When water is heated, it turns into a _________.
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Explanation: When water is heated, it changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state. This process is called vaporization or boiling.
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Answer: gas
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Word Box 2: solid, liquid, gas
4.
Liquid + Freezing = _________.
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Explanation: When a liquid is cooled, it loses heat and changes into a solid. This is the process of freezing.
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Answer: solid
5.
Liquid + Heat = _________.
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Explanation: When a liquid is heated, it gains energy and changes into a gas. This is the process of vaporization or boiling.
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Answer: gas
6.
Solid + Heat = _________.
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Explanation: When a solid is heated, it gains energy and changes into a liquid. This is the process of melting.
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Answer: liquid
7.
Solid + no change = _________.
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Explanation: If a solid is not heated or cooled, it remains in its solid state.
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Answer: solid
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Name an example of a...
8.
Liquid = _________.
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Explanation: A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Examples include water, milk, oil, etc.
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Answer: water
9.
Solid = _________.
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Explanation: A solid is a state of matter that has both a definite shape and a definite volume. Examples include ice, wood, metal, etc.
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Answer: ice
10.
Gas = _________.
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Explanation: A gas is a state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. It expands to fill its container. Examples include air, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.
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Answer: air
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Final Answer:
1.
freezes
2.
melts
3.
gas
4.
solid
5.
gas
6.
liquid
7.
solid
8.
water
9.
ice
10.
air
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. freezes, 2. melts, 3. gas, 4. solid, 5. gas, 6. liquid, 7. solid, 8. water, 9. ice, 10. air}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of heat and states of matter worksheet answers.
