Matter Flashcard

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that takes up space.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solid.

Front

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the basic shape of a gas?

Back

Gas has no definite shape and fills the entire container.

Front

How can you measure the volume of a regular object?

Back

You can use a ruler.

Front

What is the state of matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What device would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

Back

A beaker or graduated cylinder.

Front

What is an example of a solid?

Back

Ice.

Front

What is an example of a liquid?

Back

Water.

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air.