Junior Cert Chemistry: States of Matter

What is matter?

• anything

• something that has mass

• anything that occupies space and has mass

• something that has no mass

What are the characteristics of solid matter?

• takes the shape of any container

• molecules are packed closely together

• objects have a definite shape

• have a definite shape and molecules are packed closely together

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following describes a liquid?

• has a definite volume but no definite shape, takes the shape of every container

• has a definite volume

• it is wet

• molecules are packed tightly together

Which description best suits a gas?

• no specific shape

• not a certain volume

• it is all over

• molecules move around freely, not tightly packed, no specific volume nor shape

What is an example of evaporation?

• rain water accumulating in a rain barrel

• a puddle going away

• leaves turning green

• a ball rolling downhill

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is NOT an example of condensation?

• dew collecting on the grass in the morning

• clouds filling with water vapor

• water forming on the side of the glass of ice water

• an oasis drying up in the desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Tha amount of matter an object contains is known as its... 

• mass

• matter

• volume

• temperature

The amount of space an object takes up is known as its... 

• temperature

• matter

• mass

• volume

When we describe the size, shape, smell, feel of an object, we are describing its _______________________________. 

• mass

• properties

• volume

• matter

Which of the following are not examples of solids?

• water

• sand

• honey

• diamond