Properties of Matter Quiz

What are the three states of matter?

• vapor

• solid, liquid, and gas

• condensed

• plasma

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

• solid

• gas

• plasma

• liquid

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

What are some examples of physical properties of matter?

• Sound, taste, magnetism, and radioactivity.

• Taste, flexibility, hardness, and transparency.

• Weight, volume, texture, and odor.

• Color, shape, size, density, melting point, boiling point, and conductivity.

Which physical property describes how a substance reacts to light?

• visual properties

• illumination properties

• optical properties

• light properties

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Which physical property describes how a substance feels to the touch?

• texture

• odor

• color

• temperature

Which physical property describes how a substance smells?

• color

• taste

• odor or fragrance

• texture

Which physical property describes how a substance sounds when struck?

• sound property

• auditory property

• vibrational property

• acoustic property

Which physical property describes how a substance conducts electricity?

• mechanical conductivity

• magnetic conductivity

• electrical conductivity

• thermal conductivity