Properties of Matter

The amount of space something takes up.

• matter
• mass
• volume
• element

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

• volume
• matter
• solid
• temperature

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The state of matter in which a substance has a definite volume but no definite shape.

• gas
• liquid
• solid
• matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The state of matter in which a substance has a definite shape and definite volume.

• solid
• gas
• atom
• liquid

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The state of matter in which a substance does not have a definite shape or volume.

• element
• compound
• gas
• liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The illustrations shows the spacing of particles in different types of matter. Which illustration is an example of the spacing of particles in solids?

• illustration A
• illustration B
• illustration C
• illustration D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Melting is the change in state of a

• solid to a gas.
•  liquid to a gas.
• solid to a liquid.
•  liquid to a solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which property of matter is determined by dividing its mass by its volume?

• elasticity
• buoyancy
• density
• viscosity

The following liquids are poured together in a beaker: alcohol (density=0.79), corn syrup (density=1.38), water (density=1.0), and cooking oil (density=0.93).  Which of these liquids will sink to the bottom of the beaker?

• alcohol
• corn syrup
• water
• cooking oil

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the density of water?

• 0 g/ml
• 1 g/ml
• 10 g/ml
• 100 g/ml

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2