Properties of Matter Article with Questions

Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid state of matter?

• Molecules are arranged in regular, repeating patterns and held firmly in place.

• Molecules flow easily around one another.

• Molecules fly in all directions at great speeds.

• Atoms lose their electrons at very high temperatures.

What happens to the shape of a liquid when it is placed in a container?

• It keeps its shape.

• It takes the shape of the container.

• It expands to fill the entire space.

• It becomes a solid.

Which property of matter describes how well a substance can be dissolved?

• Magnetism

• Solubility

• Density

• Conductivity

What is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet called?

• Solubility

• Density

• Magnetism

• Conductivity

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What is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet called?

• Solubility

• Malleability

• Magnetism

• Conductivity

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Which of the following describes how well a substance can be dissolved in a liquid?

• Density

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Malleability

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

• Conductivity

• Malleability

• Density

• Magnetism

Which property allows a substance to be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking?

• Solubility

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Density

What is the ability of a substance to allow heat or electricity to flow through it?

• Conductivity

• Solubility

• Magnetism

• Density

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