Matter
Properties
Solids
Liquids
Gases
100
Which object has a greater mass: a car or a bicycle?
A car, because it has more matter, meaning it takes up more space and weighs more
100
What words can you use to describe the property of "texture"?
Hard, soft, rough, smooth, etc.
100
Which of the following is a solid? A) Steam B) Train C) Cloud
B) Train
100
Which of the following is an example of a liquid? A) Air B) Goggles C) Hot Chocolate
C) Hot Chocolate
100
Do gases have their own shape?
No. They fill their containers entirely.
200
Which has less mass (contains less matter): a pencil sharpener or a poster? Why?
A pencil sharpener, because it takes up less space and therefore has less matter.
200
Which of the following properties DOES NOT describe the sun? A) Big B) Hot C) Yellow D) Small
D) Small
200
What happens to the shape of a pencil if you put it into your pencil case?
The shape stays the same.
200
What will happen if you pour water onto a table?
The water will spread out over the table.
200
How do you know that gases take up space?
Because we can see gas in a balloon or in a bubble.
300
Matter is anything that takes up... A) time B) space C) energy
B) space
300
Will an eraser sink or float? Why?
It will sink because it does not have air inside of it.
300
Are the molecules in a solid close or far apart?
They are close together.
300
Does a liquid fill its container completely?
No. It takes the shape of its container, but does not change its size.
300
True or false. A gas does not have its own shape, and will entirely fill its container.
True!
400
What are the three types of matter?
Solids, liquids, and gases
400
What is a property?
A property is something that describes matter.
400
What would happen to the shape of your book if you put it into your backpack?
The shape will not change.
400
What do the molecules of a liquid look like?
They are close together, but moving faster than in a solid.
400
How are gases and liquids different?
Liquids have a size, so they don't fill their container completely. Gases do not have a size, and can fill containers entirely.
500
Name 5 examples of matter inside the classroom.
Desk, chair, door, whiteboard, pencil, etc.
500
How many properties of matter can you remember?
Shape, size, color, texture, temperature, sink/float, and weight
500
What is the definition of a solid?
A type of matter that keeps its own shape.
500
What will happen if you pour water into a cup?
The water will take the shape of the cup.
500
What do the molecules of a gas look like?
The molecules are far apart and moving quickly.
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