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Science Quiz - Solids, Liquids and Gases 01 (Questions)

Let's explore the amazing world of matter with this KS2 Science quiz! It's the first of two quizzes all about the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases, focusing on how they act differently.

Everything is made of matter, and it can be solid, liquid, or gas. Look around - objects like toys are solids, ice is solid water. Drinks are liquids, and the air around you is invisible matter - a mix of gases like oxygen. Steam is water in a gas form.

Have you learned about matter states? Test your knowledge with this fun KS2 Science quiz on Solids, Liquids, and Gases!

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1. Which of these is not true of solids?
[ ] Solids can be cut or shaped
[ ] A solid expands to fill its container
[ ] Solids will stay the same shape and size unless acted upon by a force
[ ] Solids can be grasped (held on to)
2. Which of these is not true of liquids?
[ ] The shape of a liquid does not change
[ ] A liquid takes the shape of its container
[ ] Liquids are runny and can be poured
[ ] The volume of a liquid does not change
3. Which of these is not true of gases?
[ ] Unless held in a sealed container, gases keep expanding in volume
[ ] A gas takes the same shape as its container
[ ] A gas will have the same volume as its container
[ ] Gases can be poured from one container to another
4. Which has the most densely-packed particles?
[ ] Solids
[ ] Liquids
[ ] Gases
[ ] Particles are equally dense in solids, liquids and gases
5. Which of these has the least densely-packed particles?
[ ] Solids
[ ] Liquids
[ ] Gases
[ ] Both liquids and gases
6. When a solid is heated, it changes into a liquid. What do we call this process?
[ ] Condensing
[ ] Freezing
[ ] Dissolving
[ ] Melting
7. When a liquid cools enough it becomes a solid. What do we call this process?
[ ] Evaporating
[ ] Condensing
[ ] Freezing
[ ] Dissolving
8. What is the boiling point of water?
[ ] 0o C
[ ] 50o C
[ ] 100o C
[ ] 212o C
9. What is the freezing point of water?
[ ] -55o C
[ ] -12o C
[ ] 0o C
[ ] 32o C
10. When you fill a jug with sugar, it appears to have the same shape as the jug. You can also tip sugar from one container to another. Is sugar a solid, a liquid or a gas?
[ ] A liquid
[ ] A solid
[ ] A gas
[ ] A condensed gas

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Solids, liquids and gases

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Science Quiz - Solids, Liquids and Gases 01 (Answers)
1. Which of these is not true of solids?
[ ] Solids can be cut or shaped
[x] A solid expands to fill its container
[ ] Solids will stay the same shape and size unless acted upon by a force
[ ] Solids can be grasped (held on to)
Solids stay the same shape and size, whatever container they are in
2. Which of these is not true of liquids?
[x] The shape of a liquid does not change
[ ] A liquid takes the shape of its container
[ ] Liquids are runny and can be poured
[ ] The volume of a liquid does not change
The shape of a liquid changes to fit its container
3. Which of these is not true of gases?
[ ] Unless held in a sealed container, gases keep expanding in volume
[ ] A gas takes the same shape as its container
[ ] A gas will have the same volume as its container
[x] Gases can be poured from one container to another
Gases always take the same shape and volume as their containers. If not held in a sealed container, a gas will keep spreading
4. Which has the most densely-packed particles?
[x] Solids
[ ] Liquids
[ ] Gases
[ ] Particles are equally dense in solids, liquids and gases
The particles of a solid are held together by strong forces of attraction
5. Which of these has the least densely-packed particles?
[ ] Solids
[ ] Liquids
[x] Gases
[ ] Both liquids and gases
Gases have low density, with particles moving randomly and at high speed
6. When a solid is heated, it changes into a liquid. What do we call this process?
[ ] Condensing
[ ] Freezing
[ ] Dissolving
[x] Melting
Ice is a solid. If you heat it, it melts and becomes a liquid (water)
7. When a liquid cools enough it becomes a solid. What do we call this process?
[ ] Evaporating
[ ] Condensing
[x] Freezing
[ ] Dissolving
When water (a liquid) is cold enough it freezes and turns into ice (a solid)
8. What is the boiling point of water?
[ ] 0o C
[ ] 50o C
[x] 100o C
[ ] 212o C
Water boils at 100o C if you live close to sea-level. If you lived at the top of a 3,048 metre mountain, your water would boil at 90o C!
9. What is the freezing point of water?
[ ] -55o C
[ ] -12o C
[x] 0o C
[ ] 32o C
The Celsius temperature scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of water - 0o C is the freezing point and 100o C is the boiling point
10. When you fill a jug with sugar, it appears to have the same shape as the jug. You can also tip sugar from one container to another. Is sugar a solid, a liquid or a gas?
[ ] A liquid
[x] A solid
[ ] A gas
[ ] A condensed gas
You can see the tiny solid crystals when you look closely at sugar