First Quarterly Examination - Science V

Front

Which of the following best describes matter?

Back

Anything that occupies space and has mass

Front

What is the shape and volume of a solid?

Back

Definite shape, definite volume

Front

What causes ice to change into water?

Back

Heat

Front

Why does a gas take the shape of its container and spread out to fill it?

Back

Because it has no definite shape and volume

Front

What happens to water when it is heated and starts to boil?

Back

It changes into gas because heat causes it to evaporate

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, and Gas

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

Back

Solid

Front

Which state of matter spreads out to fill any space or container it is in?

Back

Gas

Front

How are the particles in a liquid different from those in a solid?

Back

Particles in a liquid can slide past one another, while those in a solid are tightly packed and fixed.

Front

Why does an ice cube melt when left in a warm room?

Back

Because the ice absorbs heat, causing it to change into liquid