Properties and Behavior of Matter

What is all matter made of?

• Large blocks

• Tiny particles

• Empty space

• Water

How do particles in solids move?

• They slide past each other.

• They move freely in all directions.

• They vibrate in place.

• They expand and compress.

What is a property of solids due to how their particles are arranged?

• They can flow easily.

• They take the shape of their container.

• They have a definite shape and volume.

• They can be compressed easily.

How are particles arranged in a liquid compared to a solid?

• Tightly packed in a fixed arrangement.

• Far apart and random.

• Close together but not in a fixed arrangement.

• Vibrating in place.

What allows liquids to flow and take the shape of their container?

• Their particles are tightly packed.

• Their particles can move and slide past each other.

• Their particles are far apart.

• Their particles vibrate in a fixed position.

What is a key difference in particle movement between liquids and solids?

• Liquid particles are completely still.

• Liquid particles move more freely than solid particles.

• Solid particles move more freely than liquid particles.

• Both liquid and solid particles move at the same speed.

How do particles in gases behave?

• They are tightly packed and vibrate.

• They are close together and slide past each other.

• They are far apart and move freely in all directions.

• They stay in one place.

What happens to gases when they are in a container?

• They keep a definite shape and volume.

• They only fill half of the container.

• They spread out to fill the shape and volume of their container.

• They become a liquid.