Properties of Matter

Question 1

Define property.

Answer 1

An attribute, quality or characteristic of something.

Question 2

Define matter.

Answer 2

Any substance that takes up space, has mass and exists.

Question 3

Define particle.

Answer 3

A small piece of matter.

Question 4

Define diffusion.

Answer 4

When a gas moves from a region of high concentration to one of lower concentration seeking equilibrium.

Question 5

List the properties of a solid.

Answer 5

Solids have a definite shape, take up a fixed amount of space and cannot flow.

Question 6

List the properties of a liquid.

Answer 6

Liquids do not have a fixed shape but take up a fixed amount of space and flow.

Question 7

List the properties of a gas.

Answer 7

Gases do not have a fixed shape or a fixed volume, and can diffuse.

Question 8

What are the similarities and differences between solids and liquids?

Answer 8

Solids and liquids both take up a fixed amount of space but solids have a definite space and liquids do not.

Question 9

What are the similarities and differences between liquids and gases?

Answer 9

Liquids and gases are both fluids that take up the shape of their container but liquids have a fixed volume whereas gases can diffuse.

Question 10

What are the similarities and differences between solids and gases?

Answer 10

Solids have a fixed shape and take up a fixed amount of space while gases posses neither.