Science Unit 2, Lesson 1 (HMH Into Science)

Matter is ...

• Matter is a type of energy.
• Matter is only found in solid form.
• Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

• Matter is the absence of space.

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Which phase of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma
• Solid

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Which of the following describes the particles in a liquid?

• Particles in a liquid are arranged in a fixed structure.
• Particles in a liquid have small spaces and slide past one another.

• Particles in a liquid are widely spaced and do not move.
• Particles in a liquid are completely stationary.

Which of the following describes a gas?

• A gas is a liquid that does not evaporate.
• A gas has a definite shape and volume.
• A gas has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.
• A gas is a solid that can melt.

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Which of the following is an example of a liquid?

• Oxygen

• Desk

• Water
• Ice

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The amount of space matter takes up is known as its ____________.

• mass

• matter

• volume

• solid

Which phase of matter is shown by the picture?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

The amount of matter something contains is called _____.

• volume

• mass

• density

• measurement

Answer explanation

A scale is used to measure mass.

In general, the particles of a liquid are __________ tightly packed than those in a solid.

• more

• less

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Which phase of matter is shown by the picture?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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