Can you crack this General Science quiz about states of matter? 

Anything that occupies space and has mass is referred to as matter. There are three physical states of matter, namely, solid, liquid and gas. The volume and shape of matter in the solid state are fixed, with component particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) close together. In the liquid state, volume of the matter remains constant while its shape changes to fit the container. The particles are still close together, yet they are free to move around. Matter in the gaseous state adapts its volume and shape to fit the shape of the vessel. How much do you know about the different states of matter? Take this quiz to find out. 

Q1. Which of the following particles make up matter? 

(a) Metals 

(b) Non-metals 

(c) Metalloids 

(d) Atoms 

Q2. Which of the following characteristics is represented by solids? 

(a) Solids can be compressed 

(b) Solids have a low density 

(c) Solids have a definite shape 

(d) Solids have lesser intermolecular force 

Q3. Out of the following, which qualities are found in particles of matter? 

(a) They move constantly 

(b) They attract each other 

(c) They are very small  

(d) All of the above 

Q4. Which method is employed to separate the components of a mixture? 

(a) Chromatography 

(b) Assembling 

(c) Racing Forging 

(d) None of these 

Q5. How do you separate iodine from a mixture of potassium chloride and iodine? 

(a) Filtration 

(b) Sedimentation 

(c) Distillation 

(d) Sublimation 

Q6. Which of the following statements about metals is true? 

1. Metals are lustrous 

2. Metals are malleable 

3. Metals can be converted into wire 

4. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity  

Choose the correct option: 
A. Only (a) 
B. Both (a) and (b) 
C. Only (c) 
D. All (a), (b), (c) and (d) 

Q7. What is a mixture of salt and sugar called? 

(a) Homogenous mixture 

(b) Heterogeneous mixture 

(c) Mixture of components 

(d) None of these 

ANSWERS 

Q1. (d). 

Atoms are the particles that make up matter. They are subsequently broken down into electrons, protons, and neutrons. 

Q2. (c) 

Solids have a definite shape because their atoms are securely bound to one another, either in a regular geometric lattice, as in crystalline solids, or in an irregular amorphous solid. This ensures structural rigidity and resistance to changes in shape or volume of solids. 

Q3. (d) 

Particles of matter have all the aforementioned qualities: they move constantly, attract each other and are very small in size. 

Q4. (a) 

Chromatography is a technique for separating a mixture by passing it through a medium in which the components flow at different rates, whether in solution or suspension. Inks, dyes, and food colouring ingredients are examples of mixtures that can be separated using chromatography. 

Q5. (d) 

Sublimation is a chemical reaction that converts a solid to a gas without going through a liquid stage. Iodine, carbon dioxide, naphthalene, and arsenic are among the substances that will sublime at standard atmospheric pressure.  

Q6. (d) 

Metals are lustrous and good conductors of heat and electricity. They are malleable, which means that metals can be hammered into any shape or beaten into sheets without breaking or cracking. Moreover, they can also be converted into wires. 

Q7. (b) 

Heterogeneous mixtures are those in which the components do not mix and the distribution of components in different parts of the mixture is not uniform. Thus, a mixture of salt and sugar is heterogeneous in nature.