12 Questions
What is the center of an atom usually made of?
Protons and neutrons
Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?
Solid
What happens to the mass when you grind a board down to sawdust?
Exactly 750 grams
Which statement is true when comparing the thermal energy of water in a teacup and a bathtub?
The water in the bathtub has more thermal energy
Which state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?
Gas
How is the element with atomic number 42 different from the element with atomic number 41?
It has one more proton
Which subatomic particle has a positive electrical charge?
Proton
What is the smallest unit of an element that still has the properties of that element?
Atom
What is the term used to describe the amount of mass something has in relation to its volume?
Density
What is the term for the number of protons in an atom?
Atomic Number
A substance made up of only one kind of atom is called a...
Element
Which term describes the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?
Melting Point
Test your knowledge of matter with this quiz using terms like atomic number, nucleus, and boiling point to complete sentences. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the word bank provided.
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