States of Matter

Has a definite shape, mass, and volume

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• matter

Answer explanation

A solid has a definite shape, mass, and volume, distinguishing it from liquids and gases, which do not maintain a fixed shape. Therefore, the correct answer is 'solid'.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Has a definite mass and volume, but not a definite shape

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• ice

Answer explanation

A liquid has a definite mass and volume but takes the shape of its container, unlike solids which have a definite shape. Gases have neither definite shape nor volume. Ice is a solid form of water.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Has neither a definite shape or volume

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• water

Answer explanation

A gas has neither a definite shape nor volume, allowing it to expand and fill its container. In contrast, solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

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How many states of matter are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 10

Answer explanation

There are three primary states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. These states are defined by the arrangement and energy of particles. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Liquids take the shape of their

• container

• mass

• matter

• water

Answer explanation

Liquids take the shape of their container because they flow to fill the available space. Unlike solids, which maintain a fixed shape, liquids adapt to the form of whatever holds them.

Mass is the amount of ______ an object has.

• shape

• volume

• mass

• matter

Answer explanation

Mass is the amount of matter an object has. It quantifies the substance within the object, distinguishing it from shape and volume, which describe different properties.

The three basic properties of matter are ______, ______, and ______.

• atoms, shape, water

• solids, liquids, gases

• solids, water, oxygen

• mass, shape, volume

Answer explanation

The three basic properties of matter are mass, shape, and volume. These properties describe the physical characteristics of matter, making 'mass, shape, volume' the correct choice.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

All matter is made up of very tiny particles called

• air

• atoms

• matter

• particles

Answer explanation

All matter is composed of tiny particles known as atoms. Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter, making 'atoms' the correct answer, while 'air', 'matter', and 'particles' do not specifically refer to these basic units.

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

What state of matter is this

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Answer explanation

A solid is a state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume, with particles closely packed together. This distinguishes it from liquids and gases, which have more fluid shapes and variable volumes.

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

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What state of matter is this glue?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Answer explanation

Glue is typically a viscous substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, which classifies it as a liquid. It is not solid, as it can be poured, nor is it gas, as it does not fill the space of its container.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3