States of Matter Study Guide

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a substance that has a definite volume and shape.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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True or False: A gas will spread out and fill its container.

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True

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a substance that has a definite volume but not a definite shape.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between mass and volume?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What happens to the shape of a gas when it is placed in a container?

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A gas will take the shape of its container.

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

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Solid.

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

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Liquid.

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

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Gas.