Exploring the Properties of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

What is a common characteristic of solids, liquids, and gases?

• They all have a definite shape.

• They all have a definite volume.

• They all have mass and take up space.

• They all have high density.

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

• Both liquid and gas

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

Which state of matter does not have a definite volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Both solid and liquid

How does the density of a gas compare to that of a solid?

• Gas has higher density than solid.

• Gas has medium density compared to solid.

• Gas has very low density compared to solid.

• Gas and solid have the same density.

Which states of matter are considered fluids?

• Solids and liquids

• Solids and gases

• Liquids and gases

• Only gases