Types of Matter and Physical Chemistry

Characteristics used to identify or describe types of matter are called what?

• traits

• properties

• ideas

• observations

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The states of matter are examples of physical properties. The THREE states of matter are solids, liquids, and ___________.

• gases

• magnets

• particles

• steam

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Matter is made of tiny particles that are full of different amounts of energy depending on the state of matter. Look at the picture. The particles of which state of matter is being shown?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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Matter is made of tiny particles that are full of different amounts of energy depending on the state of matter. Look at the picture. The particles of which state of matter is being shown?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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When a cover is placed on a pot of boiling water, which process occurs and what is the resulting state of matter?

• evaporation occurs and a gas is formed.

• freezing occurs and a solid is formed.

• condensation occurs and a liquid is formed.

• vaporization occurs and a gas is formed.

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Look at the picture. A chemical change is taking place. Which accurately describes this chemical change?

• The wick of the candle is giving off light as it burns.

• The wax is running down the side of the candle.

• The wax is changing from a solid to a liquid.

• The candle is getting shorter.

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Look at the picture. Which is NOT an example of a physical change that is taking place?

• The wick of the candle is giving off light as it burns.

• The wax is running down the side of the candle.

• The wax is changing from a solid to a liquid.

• The candle is getting shorter.

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Is the following an example of a physical or chemical change?

Cutting the grass.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

Is the following an example of a physical or chemical change?

Baking a cake.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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Is the following an example of a physical or chemical change?

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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