Matter Practice Quiz

Solids have definite _______ and _________?

• shape

• area

• feel

• volume

Using the draw tool, model how the atoms are arranged in each of the 3 states of matter.

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Matter is anything that has ________ and _________.

• shape

• volume (takes up space)

• perimeter

• mass

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A student observed a clear substance. They poured it from a cup into a bag and noticed that it flowed, and took the shape of the container, but the volume didn't change. What state of matter is this substance based on the evidence?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• plasma

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All matter is made up of tiny particles or pieces called?

(a)  

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(a)   have definite volume but no definite shape; they take the shape of the container they are in.

The amount of matter or "stuff" in an object is measured as?

(a)  

(a)   have no definite shape and volume.

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A student had a mixture of sand and shells from a beach. They want to separate the mixture into two containers, one for sand and the other for shells. She uses a screen or sieve (see the image) to separate the mixture. What property is she using to help her separate the mixture?

• magnetism

• texture

• solubility (ability to dissolve)

• size

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If you take 50 grams of chocolate chips and put them into a microwave and melt them, what will happen to the mass of the chips once they are melted? Remember: mass is the amount of matter in an object.

• the mass will increase

• the mass will decrease

• the mass will remain the same

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