Properties of Matter Vocabulary

Front

What is a state of matter that changes volume and shape?

Back

Gas

Front

In which state of matter do atoms spread apart and fill all the space available to them?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the measure of the gravitational force acting on an object?

Back

Weight

Front

What is a physical property?

Back

A property of a substance that can be measured or observed.

Front

Are the particles in a solid, liquid, or gas?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the term for the mass of a substance divided by its volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas