Matter is Everything Quiz

What takes up space and has mass?

• variable

• matter

• energy

• force

Answer explanation

Matter is defined as anything that takes up space and has mass, making it the correct choice. In contrast, energy and force do not have mass, and a variable is a concept rather than a physical substance.

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Melting Ice cubes is an example of liquid turning into gas

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Melting ice cubes is a phase change from solid to liquid, not liquid to gas. Therefore, the statement is false.

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Boiling water is an example of liquid turning into gas

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Boiling water involves the process of vaporization, where the liquid water transforms into water vapor (gas) when heated. Therefore, the statement is true.

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What is volume?

• when an ice cream melts in a sunny day

• The amount of space taken up by something

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, liquid, and gas

• solid, water, and gas

• wood, liquid, and gas

• solid, liquid, and helium

Answer explanation

The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. This choice correctly identifies the fundamental states, while the other options include incorrect or specific examples that do not represent all states.

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Solids have a definite _______________.

• smell

• shape

• picture

• sound

Answer explanation

Solids have a definite shape, meaning they maintain a fixed form and do not change unless acted upon by an external force. This distinguishes them from liquids and gases, which do not have a definite shape.

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Liquid matter takes the shape of _______.

• a gas

• water

• a pet

• Its container

Answer explanation

Liquid matter takes the shape of its container because it flows and adapts to the boundaries of the space it occupies, unlike solids which maintain a fixed shape.

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When a solid is turned into a liquid, the solid _______________.

• melts

• freezes

• turns into a gas

• floats

Answer explanation

When a solid is heated, it absorbs energy and its particles move more freely, causing it to change state from solid to liquid. This process is called melting, making 'melts' the correct answer.

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What can causes ice to transform from a solid to a liquid?

• The air.

• The cold.

• Shape

• Heat

Answer explanation

Heat causes ice to gain energy, leading to the breaking of bonds between water molecules, transforming it from a solid to a liquid. The other options do not provide the necessary energy for this phase change.

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What is an example of a solid?

• wind

• water

• rock

• juice

Answer explanation

A solid is a state of matter with a definite shape and volume. Among the options, rock is a solid, while wind and juice are not solids, and water is a liquid. Therefore, rock is the correct example of a solid.