VA SOL 5.4a - Characteristics of Matter

Matter can exist in several different forms which are called

• phases

• solids

• liquids

• gases

The three basic phases of matter are

• oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen

• elements, atoms, and molecules

• atoms, elements, and compounds

• solids, liquids, and gases

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Matter is anything that has ___________ and __________ (takes up space)

• atoms and molecules

• mass and volume

• solids and liquids

• mixtures and solutions

Which phase of matter maintains a fixed shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Which phases of matter assume the shape of its container?

• Solid and liquid

• Liquid and gas

• Solid and gas

Which phases of matter of matter have a definite volume?

• Gas and liquid

• Solid and gas

• Liquid and solid

Which phase of matter assumes the volume of its container and has no definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which phases of matter are not easily compressible with little free space between particles?

• Solid and liquid

• Liquid and gas

• Gas and solid

Which phase of matter is compressible with lots of free space between particles?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

Which phase of matter does not flow easily and rigid particles cannot move or slide past one another?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas