Definitions
States of Matter
Physical Properties
Density
100

What is the measure of the amount of matter something contains?

Mass

100
In which state of matter are particles tightly packed together?

Solid

100

Rocks are rough. Which physical property of matter does this describe?

Texture

100

What measurements (there are two!) do you need to measure to find the density of an object?

Mass and volume

200

What is the amount of space matter takes up?

Volume

200

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

Liquid

200

What is an example of a texture?

Answers may vary

200

What do we know about an object's density if it floats on water?

The object is less dense than water

300

What is the word for changing from a solid to a liquid?

Melting

300

What is the change from a liquid to a solid or the opposite of melting called?

Freezing

300

What is an example of a shape?

Answers will vary

300

What do we know about an objects density if it sinks in water?

It is more dense than water

400

In which states of matter do molecules flow freely?

Liquid and gas

400

What form of matter is steam?

Gas

400

What is an example of a color?

Answers will vary

400

Which object would float on water? Brick, feather, marble?

Feather

500

The particles in a solid are (tightly packed together or flow freely)

Tightly packed together

500

How can matter change from one state to another state of matter?

Add or remove heat

500

What is the texture of a tile floor?

Smooth

500

Is oil less dense or more dense than water?

Less dense

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