6th-Goodrich - Matter

What does matter take up?

• mass and space

• heat and temperature

• space and heat

• space and temperature

All matter is made up of extremely small particles called

• dust

• mass

• atoms

• nanospecks

All living and non-living things are made up of a combination of

• metals

• gases

• liquids

• elements

The 3 basic states of matter are

• solid, liquid, gas

• solid, gel, liquid

• air, water, land

• gel, liquid, gas

A substance in a solid state has atoms that are

• moving freely

• large enough to see

• packed close together

• flow in a contained space

Molecules of a substance are farthest apart from each other in which state of matter?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• crystal

When heat is added, a solid can become a liquid. True or False?

• True

• False

Compared to gases, liquids are not easily compressed because the particles of a liquid are...

• closer together

• moving faster

• smaller and lighter

Most substances contract when heated. True or False?

• True

• False

Liquids are able to change their shape by flowing. True or False?

• True

• False