Properties of Matter

A gas

• has a definite shape but no definite volume
• has a definite volume but no definite shape
• has fast-moving particles

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What is happening when my ice cream changes from a solid to a liquid?

• freezing
• melting
• burning
• evaporation

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What is condensation?

• gas to solid
• gas to liquid
• liquid to solid 
• solid to liquid 

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Which form of matter has a definite shape and takes up space (has definite volume)?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• clay

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The molecules in the picture are tightly held together with little movement. They have shape and energy.  Therefore, the picture represents _________.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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What does this picture represent? 

• solid
• liquid 
• gas
• plasma

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What does this picture represent? 

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

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A gas typically consists of:

• low energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

• low energy particles that experience no attractive forces between them.

• high energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

• high energy particles that experience little attractive force between them

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the particle structure of liquids? Particles of a liquid are:

• very close together, so the liquid cannot easily change its shape.

• fast-moving, so they fill the volume of their container.

• relatively close together, so they cannot be easily compressed.

• very far apart, so they have plenty of room to move around.

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