Properties of Matter

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The amount of matter in an object is a measure of the object's ________________.

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mass

Front

Which of the following units provides the best measure for the amount of space that matter occupies? mL, grams, cm³, Both mL and cm³

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Both mL and cm³

Front

What would be the best way to measure the volume of a small rock? Options: L x W x H with a ruler, Put on triple beam balance, Mass ÷ Volume, Displacement method using graduated cylinder

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Displacement method using graduated cylinder

Front

Which statement is true? Options: Oil is the most dense substance., Corn syrup is less dense than water., Oil is less dense than water., Oil and corn syrup have the same density but different masses.

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Oil is less dense than water.

Front

Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume and its molecules move very slowly?

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Solid

Front

When a gas turns into a liquid, it is called ___________________.

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Condensation

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A liquid is

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a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

Front

Which states of matter have a definite volume? Options: solid and gas, solid and liquid, gas and liquid, solid, liquid, and gas

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solid and liquid

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of liquids? molecules are tightly packed, takes the shape of its container, constantly keeps its shape, molecules are spread far apart

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takes the shape of its container

Front

Molecules in a solid are

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close together