Assessment Direction: Circle the letter of the best answer

1. Which statement best describes a liquid? A. It has a definite shape. B. It has a definite volume. C. It expands to fill the container. D. It has the highest density.

2. Which property between solid and liquid is similar? A. Shape B. Volume C. Density D. Compressibility

3. Air escapes when a glass of water placed upside down in a basin with water is tilted. Why does it happen? A. It happens because matter has shape. B. It happens because matter has density. C. It happens because matter occupies space D. It happens because matter has volume

4. Why do solids have definite shape and volume? A The particles are held at fixed points and can only vibrate with respect to a point. B. The particles are held together by strong intermolecular forces that keep them in one place. c. The kinetic energy of the particles is not sufficient to overcome the intermolecular forces. D. The particles are larger and held together by strong intermolecular forces. For item number

5-12, refer to the picture below. Licud Solid Image Source: https://saylordotorg github.io/text_the-basics- of-general-organic-and-biological chemistry/s11-02-solids-and- liquids.html


5. Which particles of matter move the fastest? A. I only B. II only C. III only D. II and III​