Physical properties

Question 1

What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Answer 1

Solid

Question 2

Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Answer 2

Liquid

Question 3

Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor volume?

Answer 3

Gas

Question 4

Which term refers to the physical property of a substance that describes its state of matter?

Answer 4

Qualitative

Question 5

What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Answer 5

Mass

Question 6

True or False: Solids have a fixed shape and volume.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Liquids have a definite _____ but take the shape of their container.

Answer 7

Volume

Question 8

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place?

Answer 8

Solid

Question 9

Which state of matter has particles that are loosely packed and move freely?

Answer 9

Gas

Question 10

What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

Answer 10

Evaporation

Question 11

What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?

Answer 11

Condensation

Question 12

Which state of matter has a shape that is determined by its container?

Answer 12

Liquid

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite _____.

Answer 13

Volume

Question 14

What is the point at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid called?

Answer 14

Melting point

Question 15

Which term describes the ease with which a substance can change from one state of matter to another?

Answer 15

Volatility

Question 16

True or False: Gas particles are closely packed together.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Which state of matter has particles that move at high speeds and have a lot of kinetic energy?

Answer 17

Gas

Question 18

What is the process of a solid turning directly into a gas called?

Answer 18

Sublimation

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Solids have a definite shape and a definite _____.

Answer 19

Volume

Question 20

What is the point at which a substance changes from a gas to a liquid called?

Answer 20

Condensation point

Question 21

Which term describes the ability of a substance to be drawn into a wire?

Answer 21

Ductility

Question 22

True or False: Liquids have a definite shape and volume.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Gases have particles that are _____ packed together and move freely.

Answer 23

Loosely

Question 24

What is the point at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid called?

Answer 24

Freezing point

Question 25

Which term describes the ability of a substance to be hammered into thin sheets?

Answer 25

Malleability

Question 26

True or False: Solids have particles that are tightly packed together.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Fill in the blank: Liquids have a definite shape but take the _____ of their container.

Answer 27

Shape

Question 28

What is the point at which a substance changes directly from a solid to a gas called?

Answer 28

Sublimation point

Question 29

Which term describes the ability of a substance to conduct electricity?

Answer 29

Conductivity

Question 30

True or False: Gases have a definite shape and volume.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Fill in the blank: Solids have particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in _____.

Answer 31

Place

Question 32

What is the point at which a substance changes from a gas to a solid called?

Answer 32

Deposition point

Question 33

Which term describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent?

Answer 33

Solubility