Properties of Matter

Which is true about all matter? Select all that apply.

• All matter has weight

• All matter takes up space

• All matter can be seen

• All matter has fixed volume

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All matter is made up of smaller pieces of matter called ____.

• particles

• space

• weight

• chemicals

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What are properties of a solid? Select all that apply.

• The particles are close together and locked in position, so they cannot move around each other and can only vibrate.

• Shape and volume are not fixed.

• Has a fixed volume and shape.

• Particles are pretty far apart and able to move around easily.

What are properties of a liquid? Select all that apply.

• Particles are pretty far apart and able to move around easily.

• Shape and volume are not fixed.

• The particles are close together but they are able to move about.

• Has a fixed volume but does not have a fixed shape.

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What are the properties of a gas? Select all that apply. Remember your notes!

• The particles are spread apart and move freely in all directions.

• Does not have a fixed volume or shape. The amount of space that it takes up can change.

• Shape and volume of particles are fixed.

• Particles are very tightly packed, can only vibrate.

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In which state of matter would you classify butter?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

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In which state would you classify helium?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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In which state would you classify vegetable oil?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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How can matter change from state to state? Select all that apply.

• Each time matter changes state, it is simply the movement of molecules in them speeding up or slowing down. 

• When heat is added to a solid, it turns into a liquid.  When heat is added to a liquid, it evaporates and becomes a gas.

• When heat is removed from a gas it condenses and turns back into a liquid.  When a liquid freezes, it turns into a solid.

• Matter can't change from state to state.

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Mass is lost when matter changes from state to state.

• True

• False

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