Matter: Change and Properties

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

• volume
• matter
• solid
• temperature

The amount of space something takes up.

• matter
• mass
• volume
• element

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

• gas
• liquid
• solid
• matter

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

• solid
• gas
• atom
• liquid

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

• element
• compound
• gas
• liquid

What are the three main states of matter?

• solid, liquid, color

• liquid, gas, solid

• gas, texture, liquid

• solubility, liquid, odor

Which term describes when a substance is changed from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Filtration

• Precipitation

Lisa was at the fair and noticed people walking around with these 8 differently shaped balloons filled with helium gas.

Which is the best conclusion Lisa could make about gases after she observed these balloons?

• Gases take the shape and size of their containers

• Gases have definite shapes and sizes

• Gases have definite shapes and volumes

• Gases' sizes and shapes do not change

A scientist uses an instrument to study the small particles in a piece of matter. The diagram shows what the scientist sees.

What state of matter is the scientist most likely observing?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• vapor

A scientist uses an instrument to study the small particles in a piece of matter. The diagram shows what the scientist sees.

What state of matter is the scientist most likely observing?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• vapor