Matter (5th Grade)

What is a gas?

• A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

• A gas is a liquid that has evaporated due to heat.

• A gas is a solid that has melted into a liquid state.

• A gas is a type of energy that can be harnessed for power.

What is a solid?

• A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

• A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume.

• A state of matter that can flow and take the shape of its container.

• A state of matter that is always in motion.

What are the three states of matter?

• Solid, liquid, and gas.

• Solid, liquid, and plasma.

• Solid, gas, and vapor.

• Liquid, gas, and steam.

What happens to molecules in a liquid?

• Molecules are far apart and do not move.

• Molecules are close together but can move past one another.

• Molecules are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

• Molecules are in a fixed position and cannot move.

What is an example of a chemical change?

• Baking a cake is an example of a chemical change.

• Melting ice is an example of a chemical change.

• Boiling water is an example of a chemical change.

• Dissolving sugar in water is an example of a chemical change.

What is weight?

• Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, often measured in pounds or newtons.

• Weight is the mass of an object regardless of gravity.

• Weight is the amount of space an object occupies.

• Weight is the total energy of an object in motion.

What is mass?

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

• Mass is the weight of an object in a vacuum.

• Mass is the volume of an object measured in liters.

• Mass is the density of an object calculated by its weight and volume.

What is matter?

• Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

• Matter is a type of energy that can be converted into mass.

• Matter is a substance that can only exist in solid form.

• Matter is anything that can be seen or touched.

What is a chemical change?

• A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

• A change that only affects the physical properties of a substance.

• A change that can be easily reversed without any new substances formed.

• A change that occurs only at high temperatures.

What is a physical change?

• A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

• A change that alters the chemical composition of a substance.

• A change that only affects the temperature of a substance.

• A change that occurs only in gases and liquids.