Quiz - Properties of Matter

A solid is _______.

• a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume

• a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

• a substance with a definite shape and volume

• a substance whose particles glide past one another

A liquid is ____________.

• a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume

• a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

• a substance with a definite shape and volume

• a substance whose particles vibrate

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which states of matter have a definite volume?

• solid and gas
• solid and liquid
• gas and liquid
• solid, liquid, and gas

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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The particles in a solid are _______.

• close together

• glide past each other

• far apart

• flowing

Most ______ changes can usually be reversed

• chemical change

• physical change

Changes in states of matter (from liquid to gas , solid to liquid, etc) are _______.

• chemical changes

• physical changes

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A gas is ________.

• a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume

• a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

• a substance with a definite shape and volume

• a substance whose particles glide past one another

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A change that only affects the appearance of a substance (its size, shape, or state of matter)

• physical change
• chemical change

Melting is an example of ________.

• chemical change

• physical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4