Properties of Matter Test Review

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter with no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What takes the shape of its container?

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Liquids and gases take the shape of their container.

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What happens to less dense objects in a fluid?

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They float on top because the molecules are farther apart.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows energy to flow through.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter with no definite shape but a definite volume.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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A conductor allows energy to flow through, while an insulator does not.

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

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The molecules are far apart and move freely.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.