Exploring the Wonders of Matter

What is matter?

• Anything that takes up space and has mass

• Only liquids and gases

• Only things we can see

• Only solids

Which of the following is NOT a property of matter?

• Color

• Smell

• Time

• Texture

What property of matter describes how much space it takes up?

• Weight

• Density

• Volume

• Mass

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Flammability

• Reactivity with vinegar

• Melting point

• Ability to rust

What do we call the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Mass

• Density

• Volume

Which property of matter can be measured with a thermometer?

• Mass

• Volume

• Temperature

• Density

What is the term for how tightly packed the particles of matter are?

• Mass

• Weight

• Density

• Volume

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Light

If you have two cubes of the same size, one made of aluminum and one made of gold, which property will be different for these two cubes?

• Volume

• Shape

• Density

• Color

What happens to the particles of a solid when it melts into a liquid?

• They get smaller

• They combine together

• They move farther apart

• They disappear