States of Matter

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape?

Back

Both gas and liquid.

Front

Which state of matter has molecules/atoms that are furthest apart?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is a pure substance composed of only one type of atom?

Back

Element.

Front

What is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the sample’s composition?

Back

Physical property.

Front

What forms can matter take?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the term for a substance made of two or more different types of atoms?

Back

Compound.

Front

What is the difference between a physical property and a chemical property?

Back

A physical property can be observed without changing the substance, while a chemical property involves a change in composition.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a gas when heated?

Back

They move faster and spread further apart.