Potpourrii
States of Matter
Temperature
True or False
Describe How To
100

When water vapor cools, it changes to liquid water. This change from a gas to a liquid is called:

Condensation

100

In which state of matter do water molecules move the least?

Solid

100

The temperature at which ice melts is _______ ºC.

Zero

100

True or False. A change in the state of matter of water can be reversed.

True

100

Describe what happens when you stir salt and water in a cup.

The salt dissolves into the water. Even though you cannot see it, it is still there.

200

Adding heat can cause water to change to a gas. This change from a liquid to a gas is called:

Evaporation

200

In which state of matter do water molecules have a fixed volume and a fixed shape?

Solid and/or Ice

200

The temperature at which water boils is ____ºC.

100ºC

200

True or False. Water must boil to evaporate.

False.

200

Describe how to separate a salt water solution.

Evaporate the water by boiling. This will leave salt in the pan.

300

If enough heat is added to ice, it will change to a ___.

Liquid

300

Which state of matter does water have a fixed volume, but not a fixed shape?

Liquid

300

The temperature at which water freezes is ____ºC.

Zero

300

True or False. If a substance dissolves, it disappears and is no longer part of the solution.

False

300

Describe how to separate a mixture of sand and pebbles.

You can use one of the following: screen, sieve, colander, or funnel.

400

Mixture or Solution: Chex Mix is an example of a ___.

Mixture

400

Water changing states is an example of a _______ change.

Physical

400

When heat is added to liquid water it changes to a gas called ________________.

Water vapor

400

Mixture or solution: Fruit salad is an example of a ___.

Mixture

400

Describe how to separate a mixture of iron filings and sand.

Use a magnet to pick up the iron filings.

500

How can you change liquid water to water vapor?

By adding heat

500

If enough heat is added to ice, it changes to a liquid. The change from a solid to a liquid is called _____.

Meltin

500

A ______ is a mixture in which one substance dissolves into another.

Solution

500

Mixture or solution: Lemonade is an example of a ___.

Soution

500

Describe how to separate a mixture of salt and pepper.

Add water. The salt will sink and dissolve and the pepper will float on top.