Matter Lesson 1

What is Matter?

• Anything that can move

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

• Anything that is visible

• Anything that produces light

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

• Plasma

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Gas

• Energy

• Solid

• Liquid

Which state of matter is characterized by having a fixed volume but no definite shape?

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

Which of the following states of matter is most compressible?

• Gas

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Solid

Which state of matter is known for having particles that are closely packed together?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

Which state of matter can flow and take the shape of its container but has a fixed volume?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

According to the Particle Theory of Matter, what are all materials made of?

• Atoms that are moving constantly

• A single large piece of material

• Only liquids and gases

• Matter that does not change

Which of the following is TRUE about the Particle Theory of Matter?

• Particles do not move in solids

• Particles in all states of matter move at the same speed

• Particles in a liquid are packed tightly together

• Particles in a gas are far apart and move quickly

What happens to the movement of particles when heat is added?

• The particles move faster

• The particles move slower

• The particles become larger

• The particles freeze in place