Matter and Its 3 States
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Which statement accurately describes a solid?

  • A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume. (correct)
  • A solid can change shape depending on its container.
  • A solid has a definite shape and can be compressed.
  • A solid has no definite volume.

    • What is a key characteristic of liquids?

  • Liquids can be compressed easily.
  • Liquids have a definite shape.
  • Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape. (correct)
  • Liquids have neither definite shape nor definite volume.

    • How do gases behave in terms of volume?

  • Gases have no definite shape but a definite volume.
  • Gases take the shape and occupy the volume of their container. (correct)
  • Gases have a definite volume that cannot change.
  • Gases cannot be compressed.

    • Which of the following is an example of a gas?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about solids and gases is correct?

    <p>Solids maintain a definite shape while gases have no definite shape or volume. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mass primarily a measure of?

    <p>The amount of matter in an object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which units are commonly used to measure volume?

    <p>Cubic centimeters and liters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure to calculate the volume of an object using a measuring cylinder?

    <p>Subtract the initial volume of water from the final volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an object that floats is placed in water during the displacement method?

    <p>It displaces its entire volume of water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to measure mass accurately?

    <p>Beam balance or electronic scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Solid state

    A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume.

    Liquid state

    A state of matter with a fixed volume but no fixed shape.

    Gas state

    A state of matter with neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.

    Solid example

    A physical object that has a fixed shape and volume, like a chair, table etc

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    Gas compression

    The ability to reduce the volume of gas by applying pressure.

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    Mass

    Amount of matter in an object.

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    Volume

    Space an object occupies.

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    Measuring Volume (Cylinder)

    Find volume by measuring water level change.

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    Measuring Volume (Displacement)

    Overflowing water equals object's volume.

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    Floating Objects

    Floating objects do not displace their entire volume.

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