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Matter and Their Properties

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The state of matter in which a substance has a definite volume but no definite shape.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

matter

2.

The state of matter in which a substance has a definite shape and definite volume.

a)

solid

b)

gas

c)

atom

d)

liquid

3.

The state of matter in which a substance does not have a definite shape or volume.

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

gas

d)

liquid

4.

In which state does matter completely fill its closed container?

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

d)

Ice

5.

When a gas turns into a liquid, it is called ___________________.

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Melting

d)

Freezing

6.

A solid is

a)

a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume

b)

a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

c)

a substance with a definite shape and volume

d)

a substance whose particles glide past one another

7.

A liquid is

a)

a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume

b)

a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

c)

a substance with a definite shape and volume

d)

a substance whose particles vibrate

8.

A gas is

a)

a substance that does not have a definite shape or volume

b)

a substance with a definite volume, but no definite shape

c)

a substance with a definite shape and volume

d)

a substance whose particles glide past one another

9.

What is a property?

a)

Something that describes matter

b)

a definition

c)

the space matter takes up

d)

the weight of matter

10.

Which properties of marbles could help you to sort them out from a mixture of other objects? 

a)

shape

b)

density

c)

size

d)

all of the above

11.

Which of the following objects would be attracted to a magnet?

a)

iron nail

b)

rubber band

c)

soda can

d)

plastic spoon

12.

Students sorted crayons into groups of red, blue and yellow.  Which property did they use to sort them?

a)

texture

b)

color

c)

shape

d)

mass

13.

Which of the following states of matter has particles that are tightly packed and only vibrate in place?

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

d)

Plasma

14.

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state?

a)

Melting

b)

Sublimation

c)

Condensation

d)

Evaporation

15.

Which property of matter is measured in kilograms and is a measure of the amount of matter in an object?

a)

Volume

b)

Density

c)

Mass

d)

Weight