Phases and Classifications of Matter

Question 1

Matter

Answer 1

Anything that takes up space and has mass

Question 2

Liquid

Answer 2

A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume

Question 3

Solid

Answer 3

A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume

Question 4

Gas

Answer 4

A form of matter that does not have a definite volume or shape

Question 5

Plasma

Answer 5

Gaseous state of matter that contains electrically charged particles

Question 6

Where can plasma be found?

Answer 6

Can be found in high-temperature environments (both man-made and natural)

Question 7

Mass

Answer 7

A measure of the amount of matter in an object

Question 8

Weight

Answer 8

A measure the force of gravity on an object

Question 9

Law of Conservation of Matter

Answer 9

Matter is not created nor destroyed in any chemical or physical change

Question 10

Pure Substance

Answer 10

A substance that can’t be broken down into simpler substances

Question 11

Compound

Answer 11

2 or more elements chemically combined

Question 12

Mixture

Answer 12

A substance made by mixing other substances together

Question 13

Heterogeneous Mixture

Answer 13

A mixture in which different materials can be distinguished easily

Question 14

Homogeneous Mixture

Answer 14

A mixture in which substances are evenly distributed throughout the mixture

Question 15

Solution

Answer 15

A mixture that forms when one substance dissolves another

Question 16

Examples of Heterogeneous Mixture

Answer 16

Salad, trail mix, hamburger, etc.

Question 17

Example of Compound

Answer 17

Water (H2O)

Question 18

Examples of Homogenous Mixture

Answer 18

Gatorade, milk, water, etc.

Question 19

What are the condensed phases?

Answer 19

Solid and Liquid