Matter Lesson 1

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

Back

Solid.

Front

What can you say about the shape of solids?

Back

They have their own shape.

Front

What is the state of matter of water?

Back

Liquid.

Front

Which form of matter lacks a fixed shape but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

Do gases have a definite volume?

Back

No, gases fill their entire container.

Front

What is the state of matter of ice?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

Plasma is a state of matter where gases are energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.