Understanding States of Matter

What is the definition of matter?

• Anything that can be held in hand

• Anything that is visible to the naked eye

• Anything that occupies space and has weight

• Anything that can be seen and touched

Which of the following is a characteristic of solids?

• They cannot be seen

• They have a definite shape

• They can flow

• They have no definite shape

Which of these is an example of a solid?

• Water

• Pencil

• Juice

• Air

What is a key characteristic of liquids?

• They have a definite shape

• They are invisible

• They can be held in hand

• They flow and take the shape of their container

Which of the following is NOT a liquid?

• Juice

• Milk

• Air

• Water

What is true about gases?

• They have a definite shape

• They can be held in hand

• They can be felt but not seen

• They can be seen

Which of these contains gas?

• A cup of coffee

• A book

• A balloon

• A pencil

What do solids, liquids, and gases have in common?

• They can all be seen

• They all occupy space and have weight

• They can all be held in hand

• They all have a definite shape

Which state of matter can flow and take the shape of its container?

• Solid

• Gas

• None of the above

• Liquid

What is the state of matter of steam coming from boiling water?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Gas