States of Matter and Changes in Matter Quiz

What is matter?

• Anything that has no mass and takes up space
• Anything that has no mass and does not take up space
• Anything that has mass and takes up space
• Anything that has no mass

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What are the characteristics of solids?​

• Definite volume but no shape.

• Definite shape and volume.

• Definite shape but no volume.

• No shape and volume.

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What are the characteristics of liquids?

• Definite volume but no definite shape, ability to flow, takes the shape of its container
• Definite volume but no definite shape, inability to flow, does not take the shape of its container
• No volume and no shape, inability to flow, does not take the shape of its container
• Definite volume and definite shape, inability to flow

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What are the characteristics of gases?

• Low density, compressibility, and ability to expand to fill their container
• Low density, incompressibility, and inability to expand
• Medium density, incompressibility, and ability to contract
• High density, incompressibility, and inability to expand

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What are physical changes in matter?

• Changes in the physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition
• Changes in the spiritual properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition
• Changes in the taste of a substance without changing its chemical composition
• Changes in the emotional properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition

Is shredding a physical change?

• Only on weekends
• No
• Yes
• Maybe

What are chemical changes in matter?

• Mixing different substances together
• Changing the state of matter from solid to liquid
• Formation of new substances with different properties
• Breaking matter into smaller pieces

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A banana turns brown after being left out for a few days. Is it a physical or chemical change?

• chemical
• physical

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Ice cubes are left out on a warm day and melt into liquid water. Is it a physical or chemical change?

(a)  

Answer explanation

physical change

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A nail rusts after being exposed to air and moisture. Is it a physical or chemical change?

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