States of Matter Overview
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What determines an object's mass?

  • Force needed to accelerate the object (correct)
  • Density of the object
  • Volume of the object
  • Weight of the object
  • Why do clouds appear to behave somewhat like gases?

  • Because they are composed of liquid water droplets
  • Because they are composed of tiny particles (correct)
  • Because they have a fixed shape
  • Because they are composed of air only
  • How does the mass of an astronaut change when she goes to the moon?

  • Mass decreases
  • Mass varies based on external temperature
  • Mass increases
  • Mass remains the same (correct)
  • Why does weight change on the moon for an astronaut compared to Earth?

    <p>Due to different gravitational forces on the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the law of conservation of matter?

    <p>Matter is indestructible and its quantity remains constant in all processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a solid?

    <p>It has a definite shape and is rigid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a gas did not take up space, what behavior would we expect to see?

    <p>A balloon would stay collapsed rather than inflate when filled with gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What state of matter flows and takes the shape of its container?

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

    In what environments can plasmas be found, besides stars?

    <p>Lightning strikes and certain television screens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes plasma as a state of matter from gases?

    <p>Plasma contains appreciable numbers of electrically charged particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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