2.1-Properties of Matter - 2

Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What defines a liquid in terms of its shape and volume?

• It has a definite shape and volume

• It has no definite shape but has a definite volume

• It has no definite shape and no definite volume

• It takes the shape of its container but has no definite volume

How would you describe a gas concerning its shape and volume?

• It has a definite shape and volume

• It has no definite shape but has a definite volume

• It has no definite shape and no definite volume

What term describes solids in terms of compressibility?

• Compressible

• Incompressible

• Variable volume

How are the particles arranged in a solid?

• They are widely spread

• They are loosely arranged

• They are tightly packed

• They have no particular arrangement

How do the particles in a gas compare to those in a solid in terms of distance between them?

• They are packed more tightly

• They are tightly arranged

• They are further apart

Which of the following is an example of a gas?

• Gold

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Diamond