Matter Quiz

What are the three states of matter?

• plasma

• energy

• solid, liquid, gas

• light

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• solid

• plasma

• liquid

• gas

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

• gas

• plasma

• solid

• liquid

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Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

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What are the properties of matter?

• mass, volume, density, physical and chemical properties

• speed, acceleration, force

• temperature, pressure, energy

• color, shape, size

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Which property of matter describes its resistance to change in motion?

• acceleration

• friction

• velocity

• inertia

Which property of matter describes its ability to be stretched or compressed?

• incompressibility

• rigidity

• flexibility

• elasticity

Which property of matter describes its ability to conduct heat or electricity?

• conductivity

• opacity

• resistance

• insulation

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What is a physical change?

• A physical change is a change in the form or state of matter without any change in its chemical composition.

• A physical change is a change in the smell of matter.

• A physical change is a change in the taste of matter.

• A physical change is a change in the color of matter.

Give an example of a physical change.

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Mixing salt and water

• Melting ice

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