Matter Flashcards: Solids, Liquids, Gases
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What are the properties of matter?

  • Shape
  • Mass
  • Volume
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Solids have a definite shape, mass, and volume.

    True

    Liquids do not have atoms.

    False

    Why does milk, a liquid, take the shape of your cup?

    <p>Milk takes the shape of any cup it is placed in, as its atoms are loosely packed and able to move around.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gases are like liquids in that they take the shape of the container they are in.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are gases different from liquids?

    <p>Gases have atoms that are more spread out and move freely, while particles in liquids are closer together and slide in movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Air is an example of a liquid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a type of gas?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase change occurs when an ice cube melts?

    <p>The ice cube changes from a solid to a liquid as it turns into water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Volume is the amount of ___ that matter takes up.

    <p>space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't liquids stay one shape when moved to different containers?

    <p>Liquids do not have a definite shape but do have a definite volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a solid?

    <p>Chair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gases do not have definite volume, but have definite shape.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gases and solids differ?

    <p>Solids have a definite shape and do not conform to the shape of a container, while gases have an indefinite shape and will change shape to fit the container.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a tree be a liquid?

    <p>No, a tree is a solid because it has a definite volume and shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can water be a solid?

    <p>Yes, water can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the air be compressed?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a tree be compressed?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be compressed?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has definite volume?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are matter?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be compressed, but cannot be spread out infinitely?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Properties of Matter

    • Matter has four key properties: shape, mass, and volume.
    • Mass is the quantity of matter in an object, while volume refers to the space that matter occupies.

    States of Matter: Solids

    • Solids maintain a definite shape, mass, and volume due to closely packed atoms.
    • An example of a solid is a tree.

    States of Matter: Liquids

    • Liquids possess atoms that can move freely, allowing them to take the shape of their containers.
    • Milk, when poured, will adopt the shape of any cup due to its liquid nature.

    States of Matter: Gases

    • Gases share the property of taking the shape of their container, similar to liquids.
    • Atoms in gases are more spread out and move more freely compared to liquids.

    Distinction Between Gases and Liquids

    • Gases lack a definite shape and volume, allowing them to expand to fill their container.
    • Liquids maintain a definite volume but change shape based on their container.

    Examples of Matter

    • Air is classified as a gas, not a liquid; it consists of freely moving particles.
    • Oxygen is a type of gas, while examples of solids include a chair and wood.

    Phase Changes

    • Melting occurs when a solid, such as ice, transitions to a liquid state as its particles loosen.
    • Water can exist as a solid (ice), liquid, or gas (steam) depending on temperature changes.

    Compressibility

    • Gases like air and oxygen can be compressed due to their lack of definite shape and volume.
    • Solids, such as a tree, cannot be compressed because they have a definite shape and volume.

    Volume Characteristics

    • Only solids and liquids have a definite volume, while gases do not.
    • Water, as a liquid, can be compressed but will not spread out infinitely like a gas.

    Matter Composition

    • Matter encompasses all substances that occupy space, including solids, liquids, and gases.

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    Test your knowledge of the properties of matter with these flashcards. Understand the characteristics that differentiate solids, liquids, and gases, focusing on shape, mass, and volume. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of matter in physical science.

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