States of Matter Quiz
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What is the charge of a neutron?

  • No charge (correct)
  • Negative
  • Electronically neutral
  • Positive

Which statement accurately describes the particle arrangement in solids?

  • Particles are in a gaseous state with no volume.
  • Particles are loosely arranged and flowing freely.
  • Particles are arranged randomly with high movement.
  • Particles are tightly packed with vibrational motion. (correct)

Which characteristic is true for liquids?

  • They have both definite shape and volume.
  • They take the shape of the container and cannot be poured.
  • They have no definite volume but a definite shape.
  • They have a definite volume and no definite shape. (correct)

What describes the particle motion of gases?

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In which state of matter do particles have the lowest amount of movement?

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What describes the shape of gases?

<p>They have no definite shape or volume. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best defines a substance in the context of matter?

<p>A type of matter with a specific and uniform composition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a chemical property?

<p>The ability of wood to burn in the presence of oxygen. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mass and weight?

<p>Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding volume?

<p>Volume is the amount of space occupied by matter in three dimensions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scenarios illustrates a physical property?

<p>A liquid's freezing point is measured. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is weight typically measured in scientific contexts?

<p>Using a spring scale. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes compounds?

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Flashcards

Matter definition

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Substance definition

A kind of matter with a specific composition.

Compound definition

Different elements with specific properties.

Physical Property Example

A characteristic observed without matter changing.

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Chemical Property Example

Describes how a substance interacts with another.

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Weight definition

Measure of gravity's force.

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Mass definition

Amount of matter.

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Proton's charge

Protons have a positive electrical charge.

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Neutron's charge

Neutrons have no electrical charge; they are neutral.

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Electron's charge

Electrons have a negative electrical charge.

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Solid particles: Motion

Particles in a solid vibrate, but they have little to no movement. They are tightly packed together.

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Liquid particles: Spacing

Particles in a liquid are further apart than in a solid, and they can move around each other.

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Gas particles: Movement

Gas particles are widely spaced and move freely. They are always moving and colliding with each other.

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