States of matter / phase basics

About this practice set

States of matter / phase basics is a Chemistry quiz (Foundations) with 10 multiple-choice questions. Pick an answer and read the explanation that follows.

What you will be asked

• Which state of matter has a fixed shape and a fixed volume?
• Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a fixed volume?
• Which state of matter fills the entire volume of its container?
• What is it called when a solid changes directly into a gas?
• Which change releases energy as a gas becomes a liquid?
• At which point do a substance’s solid and liquid phases coexist during heating?
• What is the name of the transition (l) → (s)?
• What is the name of the transition (l) → (g)?

…and 2 more.