States of Matter

Question 1

Define matter.

Answer 1

Matter is anything that can be weighed and takes up space.

Question 2

What are the three states of matter?

Answer 2

Solid, liquid and gas.

Question 3

State three properties of a solid.

Answer 3

Has a fixed shape. Particles have strong bonds. Cannot be compressed.

Question 4

State three properties of a liquid.

Answer 4

Takes the shape of the container. Particles have loose bonds. Can be slightly compressed.

Question 5

State three properties of a gas.

Answer 5

Gas has no definite shape or volume. Particles have virtually no bonds. Can be compressed.

Question 6

Are all substances made up of particles?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Does the kinetic energy of a particle increase with temperature?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What is the change of state from liquid to solid called?

Answer 8

Freezing

Question 9

What is the change of state of liquid to gas called?

Answer 9

Boiling / evaporating

Question 10

What is the change of state from solid to liquid called?

Answer 10

Melting

Question 11

What is the change of state from gas to liquid called

Answer 11

Condensing