SOL 5.7 Matter Test

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 process changes solid iron to a liquid?

Back

Increasing its temperature.

Front

What determines the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas)?

Back

The speed of atoms or molecules.

Front

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

Back

An atom.

Front

What is the best method to separate salt from saltwater?

Back

Boil the saltwater mixture.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

How does temperature affect the state of matter?

Back

Increasing temperature can change a solid to a liquid and a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is the role of energy in changing states of matter?

Back

Energy is required to overcome the forces holding molecules together.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.