Science 8 State of Mater Vocabulary Words

Question 1

Solid

Answer 1

A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume

Question 2

A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume

Answer 2

Solid

Question 3

Liquid

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Liquid

Question 5

Surface tension

Answer 5

The result of an inward pull among the molecules of a liquid that brings the molecules on the surface closer together, causing the surface to act as if it has a thin skin.

Question 6

The result of an inward pull among the molecules of a liquid that brings the molecules on the surface closer together, causing the surface to act as if it has a thin skin.

Answer 6

Surface tension

Question 7

Viscosity

Answer 7

A liquid’s resistance to flowing.

Question 8

A liquid’s resistance to flowing.

Answer 8

Viscosity

Question 9

Gas

Answer 9

A state of matter with no definite shape or volume.

Question 10

A state of matter with no definite shape or volume.

Answer 10

Gas

Question 11

Vibrate

Answer 11

To move back and forth slightly.

Question 12

To move back and forth slightly.

Answer 12

Vibrate