Unit 3: Properties of Matter

A tennis ball has less mass than a golf ball because

• It takes up less space

• It contains less matter

• It contains different kinds of matter

• Has a definite composition

An example of an extensive property is

• Temperature

• Mass

• Pressure

• Hardness

Which of the following is a physical property?

• Explosive

• Combustible

• Melting point

• Ability to rust

Which of the following is a physical property of a substance?

• Altered by an acid

• Products of decomposition

• Malleability

• Ability to oxidize

Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

• Solid only

• Liquid only

• Gas only

• Both liquid and gas

Which state of matter takes both the shape and volume of its container?

• Solid only

• Liquid only

• Gas only

• Both liquid and gas

Which state of matter is characterized by having an indefinite shape but a definite volume?

• Solid only

• Liquid only

• Gas only

• Both liquid and gas

Which state of matter is characterized as having a definite shape and a definite volume?

• Solid only

• Liquid only

• Gas only

• Both liquid and gas

Which state of matter expands when heated and is easy to compress?

• Gas

• Liquid only

• Solid only

• Both solid and liquid

Which of the following can be classified as a mixture?

• Pure water

• Pure air

• Pure gold

• Pure nitrogen