Radiant School
Class: 6 | Subject: Physics
Topic: Matter
Test Paper
Date: _______________________
Name:______________________
A] Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is a property of matter?
a) It occupies space
b) It has mass
c) It can change shape
d) All of the above
2. The phase of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume is:
a) Gas
b) Liquid
c) Solid
d) Plasma
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of matter?
a) Water
b) Air
c) Light
d) Wood
4. The process of changing a liquid into a gas is called:
a) Freezing
b) Condensation
c) Evaporation
d) Sublimation
5. Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
B] Fill in the Blanks
1. The three states of matter are __________, liquid, and gas.
2. The amount of space occupied by a substance is called its __________.
3.The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called __________.
4. __________ is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
5. A gas has neither __________ nor _________.
C] True or False
1. The density of a substance is calculated by dividing its mass by its volume.
(True/False)
2. A gas has a definite shape and volume. (True/False)
3. The particles of a solid move freely and quickly. (True/False)
4. Evaporation can occur at any temperature. (True/False)
5. The plasma state of matter occurs only at extremely low temperatures.
(True/False)
D] Matching
Column A Column B
1. Solid A. Particles are far apart and move freely
2. Liquid B. Particles are close together and vibrate in place
3. Gas C. Particles are close together but can slide past each other
4. Plasma D. High-energy state of matter with charged particles
E] 2-Mark Questions
1. Differentiate between the three states of matter.
2. What is sublimation?
3. Explain the kinetic theory of matter
4. Describe the process of freezing at the particle level
5. How does an increase in temperature affect the particles of a substance?
F] 5-Mark Questions
1. Discuss the process of melting and freezing, explaining the changes that occur
at the particle level.