SOL 5.7 Matter Test

Front

What process changes solid iron to a liquid?

Back

Increasing its temperature.

Front

What is the arrangement of molecules in a solid?

Back

Molecules in a solid are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.

Front

What is the smallest part of matter that is identifiable as an element?

Back

An atom.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

Front

How can a model of particles in a solid be improved?

Back

By shaking the container gently to show how the particles vibrate.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid compared to a solid?

Back

In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing the liquid to flow.

Front

What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture?

Back

A pure substance has a uniform and definite composition, while a mixture contains two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely, filling the container they are in.