Understanding Volume and Matter

Atheena wants to conduct an experiment to observe the volume of different solid objects. She fills two containers with small marbles made of glass and saw no change in the volume occupied by the marbles in both containers. What conclusion can Atheena draw about the volume of solids based on her observations?

• Solids have a variable volume.

• Solids have a definite volume.

• Solids have no volume.

• Solids have a changing volume.

Amanda pours water into a container and observes that the volume of water remains the same when transferred from the measuring cup to the container. What can Amanda conclude about volumes of liquids?

• Liquids have indefinite volume.

• Liquids’ volume doubles as it transfers from one container to another.

• Liquids have definite volume.

• Liquids have no volume.

During a science experiment, Jearica bursts a balloon as she fills it with air by blowing continuously. What do you think happened to the air inside the balloon?

• It becomes solid.

• It disappears.

• It changes its volume.

• It spreads out.

Diana filled different balloons with helium gas for a birthday party. The balloons have different shapes. What do you think Diana can conclude about the shape of gases after inflating all the balloons?

• Gases maintain their original shape.

• Gases are round no matter what the shape of their container is.

• Gases take the shape of their container.

• Gases cannot be contained and will disappear.

Nicko pours water into various containers and observed that the water follows the form of the container where it is poured. What property of matter did he observe?

• Conductivity

• Volume

• Density

• Shape