Properties of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and can expand to fill its container.

Front

What is the definition of volume?

Back

The amount of space an object occupies.

Front

What tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?

Back

Graduated cylinder.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past each other.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move quickly in all directions.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.