Properties of Matter Quiz

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, liquid, and gas

• solid, gas, and plasma

• solid, liquid, and plasma

• plasma, liquid, and gas

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• plasma

• gas

• solid

• liquid

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• liquid

• plasma

• solid

• gas

Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• plasma

• gas

• solid

• liquid

What are some examples of physical properties of matter?

• viscosity, reactivity, magnetism, luster, brittleness, elasticity

• melting point, boiling point, solubility, malleability, ductility, transparency

• mass, volume, density, color, texture, conductivity

• temperature, pressure, shape, odor, taste, hardness

What are some examples of chemical properties of matter?

• flammability, reactivity, toxicity

• hardness, conductivity, viscosity

• odor, taste, color

• density, solubility, malleability

Which physical property describes how easily a substance can be scratched or dented?

• density

• viscosity

• conductivity

• hardness

Which physical property describes the amount of matter in an object?

• weight

• volume

• density

• mass

Which physical property describes the ability of a substance to conduct heat or electricity?

• insulation

• conductivity

• transparency

• resistivity

Which chemical property describes how a substance reacts with other substances?

• solubility

• viscosity

• conductivity

• reactivity