Everyday Science MCQs: Matter and its properties

What happens to the shape of water when it is in larger volumes?

  1. It remains spherical
  2. It forms flattened globules
  3. It evaporates
  4. It becomes solid

Right Answer: (B) It forms flattened globules


What causes surface tension in water?

  1. The heat from the sun
  2. The force that holds the molecules together at the surface
  3. The movement of molecules within the water
  4. The evaporation of water

Right Answer: (B) The force that holds the molecules together at the surface


What is the name of the property that makes things return to their original shape after being stretched?

  1. Stickiness
  2. Elasticity
  3. Heavy
  4. Weight

Right Answer: (B) Elasticity


Which material is more elastic than stone?

  1. Iron
  2. Steel
  3. Glass
  4. Wood

Right Answer: (C) Glass


Why is a tuning fork made of steel?

  1. Because it is light
  2. Because it is strong and bounces back quickly
  3. Because it is cheap
  4. Because it’s easy to break

Right Answer: (B) Because it is strong and bounces back quickly


What happens when you squeeze a gas and a liquid?

  1. Liquids squish a lot more than gases
  2. Liquids don’t squish much, but gases squish a lot
  3. They don’t squish at all
  4. Gases squish more than liquids

Right Answer: (B) Liquids don’t squish much, but gases squish a lot

 

 

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