States of Matter Quiz

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

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

<p>Matter is anything that occupies space (has volume) and has a mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three different states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solids have a fixed volume and shape, and they have a high density. The atoms vibrate in position but can't change location. The particles are packed very closely together in a fixed and regular pattern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liquids have a fixed volume but adopt the shape of the container. They are generally less dense than solids (an exception is water), but much denser than gases. The particles move and slide past each other, which is why liquids adopt the shape of the container and why they are able to flow freely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gases do not have a fixed volume or shape. They are less dense than solids and liquids. The particles in gases move freely and are not held closely together. They have no fixed arrangement or pattern.</p> Signup and view all the answers