States of Matter

Question 1

The invisible mixture of odorless, tasteless gases that surrounds the Earth

Answer 1

Air

Question 2

A tool used to find the mass of an object

Answer 2

Balance

Question 3

To observe the similarities or likenesses between objects

Answer 3

Compare

Question 4

The process where a substance that is a gas changes into a liquid

Answer 4

Condensation

Question 5

To observe the differences between objects

Answer 5

Contrast

Question 6

Describes the ability of a solid to keep its own shape unless acted on by a force

Answer 6

Definite shape

Question 7

The process of changing a liquid to a gas through heating or the motion of air. It doesn’t necessarily involve bringing the liquid to the boiling point.

Answer 7

Evaporation

Question 8

The temperature at which a substance turns from a liquid to a solid

Answer 8

Freezing point

Question 9

A tool, usually shaped like a hollow cone with a tube extending from the point. Can be used to catch and direct the downward flow of a substance.

Answer 9

Funnel

Question 10

A state of matter that has mass and volume but has no definite shape and does not take up a definite amount of space. It takes the space and shape of its container

Answer 10

Gas

Question 11

A tool used to measure the volume of matter

Answer 11

Graduated cylinder

Question 12

A metric unit of measurement used for determining the mass of an object (1 of 2)

Answer 12

Gram

Question 13

A metric unit of measurement used for determining the mass of an object (2 of 2)

Answer 13

Kilogram

Question 14

State of matter that takes up a definite amount of space (volume) and no definite shape. Takes on the shape of the container, can flow, and cam be poured from one container to another

Answer 14

Liquid

Question 15

A metric unit for measuring the volume of liquids.

Answer 15

Liter (L)

Question 16

1 Liter = ____ milliliters

Answer 16

1000

Question 17

The amount of matter (stuff) within a substance or an object. The tool used to measure this is the balance and the units of measure are milligrams and grams.

Answer 17

Mass

Question 18

Anything that has mass and takes up space (volume)

Answer 18

Matter

Question 19

The temperature at which a substance turns from a solid to a liquid

Answer 19

Melting point

Question 20

A metric unit for measuring volume

Answer 20

Milliliter (ml)

Question 21

1000 millileters = ____ Liter

Answer 21

1

Question 22

A combination of two or more materials that can be separated

Answer 22

Mixture

Question 23

A metric unit used for measuring force. Weight is the measure of the force of gravity, so it can be measured in this unit.

Answer 23

Newton

Question 24

A change in the stat of matter. Occurs when a material changes from a solid to a liquid or gas, liquid to a gas or solid, or gas to a solid or liquid.

Answer 24

Phase change

Question 25

Characteristics by which matter is described. Hardness, size, color, shape, flexibility, buoyancy (sinking and floating), state of matter (solid, liquid, gas), odor, mass, and volume.

Answer 25

Physical characteristics

Question 26

Uses the heat from the sun to evaporate water. Can be used to change unclean water or salty water into fresh water

Answer 26

Solar still

Question 27

State of matter in which matter has a definite shape and volume

Answer 27

Solid

Question 28

Tool used to find the weight of an object

Answer 28

Spring scale

Question 29

Describes whether a substance is a solid, liquid, or gas

Answer 29

State of matter

Question 30

Amount of space taken up by a substance or an object, regardless of its shape or state.

Answer 30

Volume

Question 31

The force of gravity acting on an object. Not the same as mass.

Answer 31

Weight