Properties of Matter

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

In which state of matter does it completely fill its closed container?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the state of matter that has both a definite shape and a definite volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What do we call matter that is made of only one kind of atom?

Back

Element

Front

What can be concluded if one object sinks and another floats in water?

Back

One object has a greater density than the other.

Front

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

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Compound

Front

What is the smallest unit of an element?

Back

Atom

Front

What property of matter describes how much mass is contained in a given volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting