States of Matter and Properties

What is matter?

• Anything that has mass and takes up space.

• Anything that can move.

• Anything that is alive.

• Anything that produces light.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main states of matter?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

Why is everything around us considered matter?

• Because everything is made of energy.

• Because everything has mass and takes up space.

• Because everything is visible.

• Because everything can move.

Which image best represents the state of matter known as "liquids"?

• Ice cubes

• Water flowing from a tap

• Steam from an iron

• Sand

Which of the following is a property of solids?

• Solids can flow easily

• Solids have a fixed shape and volume

• Solids are always liquid

• Solids have loosely packed particles

Which of the following is NOT an example of a solid?

• Rock

• Wood

• Ice

• Water

If you pour milk into a glass, what will happen to its shape?

• It will take the shape of the glass

• It will keep its original shape

• It will turn into a solid

• It will disappear

What is a key characteristic of gases?

• They have a fixed shape and volume.

• They have no fixed shape or volume.

• They have a fixed shape but no fixed volume.

• They have a fixed volume but no fixed shape.

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Melting

• Evaporation

What is the solid state of water called?

• Steam

• Ice

• Vapor

• Snow