5.6A Properties of Matter Vocab Flashcard 1

Front

What is the state of matter that has NO definite shape or volume with free moving particles?

Back

Gas

Front

What do we use to measure how hot or cold something is?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is anything that has mass and takes up space?

Back

Matter

Front

What happens to a rope when two people pull on it from opposite directions with EQUAL FORCE?

Back

The rope will remain in the same place.

Front

Does the mass of an object affect its ability to sink or float?

Back

True.

Front

What is the state of matter that has 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 the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

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

Back

Melting