States of Matter Quick Check

David is using a balance to measure an object. What property of the object is Davis measuring?

• Mass

• Size

• Volume

• Weight

Answer explanation

A triple beam BALANCE is used to measure the mass of any object.

Which of these does NOT have mass?

• An empty box

• Air in a ballon

• Water in a bucket

• Light from a flashlight

Answer explanation

Air fills the space even if we can not see it.

The picture shows a liquid being poured from one container into another. Which property of a liquid is show in the picture?

• A liquid has a definite color and smell.

• A liquid takes the shape of its container.

• A liquid has a different taste when poured into a container

• A liquid changes temperature when moved from one place to another.

Answer explanation

Liquids can change from bottle shaped to spoon shaped.

Students conducted an experiment. They measured the volume of the water before putting it on the stove. What will happen to the water and its volume?

• The water condensates and makes the volume less.

• The water freezes and the volume stays the same

• The water evaporates and makes the volume less.

• The water evaporates and nothing happens to the volume.

Answer explanation

Evaporation makes how much water we have decrease.

Mrs. Evans wants to measure water until it freezes. What tool can she use to measure heat and what number would she see?

• She can use a thermometer. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• She can use a ruler. Water freezes at 100 degrees Celsius.

• She can use a triple beam balance. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

• She can use a thermometer. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

Answer explanation

Freezing point is 0 degrees Celsius.