states of matter test Flashcards
(14 cards)
0
Q
does a solid keep its volume?
A
yes
1
Q
does a solid keep its shape?
A
yes
2
Q
can a solid be compressed?
A
no
3
Q
can a solid flow?
A
no
4
Q
does a liquid keep its shape?
A
no
it takes the shape of the container
5
Q
does a liquid keep its volume?
A
no
it takes the volume of the container
6
Q
can a liquid be compressed?
A
no
7
Q
does a liquid flow?
A
yes
8
Q
does a gas have a fixed shape?
A
no
it takes the shape the object in which it is trapped in
9
Q
does a gas keep its volume?
A
no
it takes the volume of the container
10
Q
can gas flow?
A
yes
11
Q
can gas be compressed?
A
yes
12
Q
if the object does not flow what else can you conclude about the object?
A
the object has a fixed shape
13
Q
if the object takes the shape of the container what else can you conclude about the object?
A
the object can flow
