Exploring States of Matter

Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the term for a substance made of only one type of atom?

• Compound

• Mixture

• Element

• Solution

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Brittle

• Good conductor of electricity

• Dull

• Poor conductor of heat

Which state of matter has particles that move freely and fill the entire container?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?

• Salad

• Saltwater

• Sand and iron filings

• Trail mix

Which element is a metalloid?

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Gold

• Helium

If a block floats in water but sinks in oil, what can you infer about its density?

• It is less than water and less than oil

• It is more than water and more than oil

• It is less than water but more than oil

• It is more than water but less than oil

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following is a pure substance?

• Air

• Salt (NaCl)

• Soil

• Lemonade