States of Matter TEST

Front

What is the definition of a gas?

Back

A gas has NO definite shape and NO definite volume.

Front

Give an example of a physical property.

Back

Color is an example of a physical property.

Front

How can a physical property be observed?

Back

A physical property can be observed with your eyes, ears, hands, or all of the above.

Front

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas has no definite shape or volume.

Front

Describe the particle arrangement in a liquid.

Back

In a liquid, particles are able to slide past one another but are still close together.

Front

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

Back

Solid has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when heated?

Back

When heated, gas particles move faster and spread apart.

Front

What is the main difference between solids and liquids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

Plasma is a state of matter where gas is ionized and conducts electricity.

Front

What is a characteristic of a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume.