Science Vocabulary: Matter

What is the definition of a chemical change?

• A change that occurs when matter changes form but no new type of matter is formed
• The result when two or more types of matter interact to form a new type of matter
• A plan used to find and develop solutions to a problem
• A way to solve a problem

Which of the following is an example of a chemical?

• Salt
• Water
• Sand
• Air

What is the definition of a bond?

• A specific type of matter made of particles of the same type
• A connection that holds atoms together
• A small particle of chemical matter
• A substance made of a single type of atom

Which of the following is NOT a property of matter?

• Color
• Shape
• Size
• Solution

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Liquid
• Mixture
• Solid
• Gas

What is the definition of a gas?

• Matter with indefinite shape and volume
• Matter with definite shape and volume
• Matter with indefinite volume and shape
• Matter with definite volume but indefinite shape

What is the definition of a precipitate?

• A substance made of one or more kinds of atoms joined together by chemical bonds
• A combination of different types of matter that can usually be separated back into its original parts
• A solid formed from a chemical change
• A way to solve a problem

Which of the following is an example of a gas?

• Water
• Sand
• Air
• Ice

Which of the following is an example of a solid?

• Water
• Ice cream

• Air
• Ice

Which of the following is an example of a liquid?

• Ice
• Sand
• Water
• Air