Matter Review

What is an atom

• A combination of 2 or more substances

• The smallest particle of matter

• A combination of 2 or more substances that are evenly mixed

• A measure of how much mass is in an atom

solid

• A form of matter that has no shape or volume

• A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume

• A form of matter that does not have its own shape but has its own volume

Liquid

• A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume

• A form of matter that has no shape or volume of its own

• A form of matter that has its own volume but doesn't have its own shape

A graduated cylinder is used to measure

• length

• mass

• volume

A scale is used to measure

• mass

• length

• volume

A ruler is used to measure

• Mass

• Length

• Volume

Mixture

• Two or more pieces of matter that are mixed together but can be separated

• Two or more pieces of matter that can be combined but cannot be easily seperated

Which of the following is true about a solid?

• Its molecules are farther apart than a liquid

• Its molecules are the same distance from each other as in a liquid

• Its molecules are closer together than in liquid

The amount of space matter takes up is its

• volume

• mass

• height

What is the best way to turn a liquid into a solid?

• Raise the temperature (boiling)

• Lowering the temperature (Freezing)

• Putting it into a special container