Properties of Matter

There are three main states of matter: liquid, solid, and gas. All have different physical properties. Which statement describes the physical state of a solid but not of a liquid or a gas?

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Which of the following could be classified as a substance that has the physical property of magnetism?

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Which property determines whether one substance will sink or float in another substance?

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At room temperature helium does not have a definite shape or volume. Which state is it in?

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Elise wants to classify matter based on a physical property. Using the tool shown, how could she classify objects?  

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Tony places liquids in three graduated cylinders.     Which liquid has the greatest relative density?

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The states of matter differ in many ways, including shape and volume. The following three figures show the particles in a solid, a liquid, and a gas.     Which is a correct classification?

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There are different characteristics for each of the states of matter. Which statement describes a difference between solids and liquids?

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Which of the following is a property of both liquids and gases, but not solids?

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Which type of matter is classified as a conductor of thermal energy?

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