Matter and Its Properties

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

• They move slower and may change to a solid.

• They move faster and may change to a gas.

• They remain stationary and do not change state.

• They move faster but remain a liquid.

What happens when you mix oil and water?

• They mix evenly and form a single layer.

• They do not mix well and form two layers.

• They create a chemical reaction and produce gas.

• They become a solid mixture.

What are the three states of matter?

• Solid, liquid, and gas

• Solid, liquid, and plasma

• Solid, gas, and vapor

• Liquid, gas, and steam

What is an example of a gas?

• Air

• Water

• Sand

• Ice

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

What is the property of matter that describes how heavy it is?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

• They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

• They move slower and become more rigid.

• They remain stationary and unchanged.

• They expand and become gaseous immediately.

What is an example of a liquid?

• Water

• Rock

• Air

• Sand

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the property of matter that describes how much space it takes up?

• Density describes how much mass is contained in a given volume.

• Mass describes the amount of matter in an object.

• Volume describes how much space matter takes up.

• Weight describes the force of gravity on an object.