Matter Test Review

In a ________________, particles are far away. This state of matter does not have a definite shape, nor a definite volume.

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• plasma

A ________________ has a definite shape and volume, and its particles are closely packed together.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

________________ is any substance that takes up space.

• matter

• energy

• light

• sound

A ________________ does not have a definite shape, but it does have a definite volume.

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• plasma

List three examples of physical properties of matter:

• Color, density, and volume

• Taste, smell, and sound

• Emotion, thought, and memory

• Happiness, sadness, and anger

The amount of matter in an object is:

• volume

• mass

• weight

• density

Measures the effect that gravity has on an object and is measured in Newtons:

• volume

• mass

• weight

• density

How much space an object takes up is:

• density

• mass

• weight

• volume

How much matter in a given volume is:

• weight

• mass

• volume

• density

Which tools should you use to find the mass of an object? Circle the correct answer. There can be more than one correct answer.

• scale or balance

• ruler or graduated cylinder

• microscope