Properties of Matter

Which state of matter cannot change shape and volume?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

Answer explanation

Solids cannot change shape and volume.

What are the states of matter?

• Solid, liquid and air

• Solid and gas

• Solid, liquid and gas

Answer explanation

The states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. These states describe the different forms that matter can exist in. The correct choice is solid, liquid, and gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has particles that slide past each other and has a definite volume (cannot change volume)?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Answer explanation

Liquid is the correct choice because it has particles that slide past each other and has a definite volume.

Which state of matter can spread out and fill in any container its in?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Answer explanation

Gas is the state of matter that can spread out and fill in any container. It has no definite shape or volume.

What is representing gas in the picture?

• the water

• the cup

• the bubbles

Answer explanation

The bubbles in the picture represent gas. They are formed due to the release of gas from the liquid.

An example of matter is...

• light

• heat

• air

• a shadow

Answer explanation

Air is an example of matter because it has mass and takes up space. It is composed of molecules and can be felt, seen, and measured.

Which state of matter can be easily compressed (squashed)?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

Answer explanation

Gases can be easily compressed, unlike solids and liquids.

What can we measure with a measuring cylinder?

• mass

• time

• temperature

• volume

Answer explanation

A measuring cylinder is used to measure volume.

I cannot be compressed (squashed) but I can flow. I am a...

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'liquid' because liquids cannot be compressed but can flow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

I cannot flow. What am I?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'solid' because solids cannot flow.