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Properties of matter

  • ATI TEAS
  • HESI A2
  • Science: Chemistry
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  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A class compares sealed containers holding solids, liquids, and gases. Which descriptions are consistent with these states? Select all that apply.

  1. A solid can retain its own shape.✓ Correct

    A solid has a definite shape.

  2. A liquid has a definite volume.✓ Correct

    A liquid retains its volume.

  3. A gas can fill the volume of its container.✓ Correct

    A gas expands to occupy its container.

  4. A liquid must retain its own shape.✗ Incorrect

    A liquid conforms to its container.

  5. A solid must fill every container it enters.✗ Incorrect

    A solid retains its own shape and volume.

Answer

A. A solid can retain its own shape. · B. A liquid has a definite volume. · C. A gas can fill the volume of its container.

Rationale

Shape and volume distinguish these states. Solids retain both, liquids retain volume, and gases spread through their containers.

RememberSolids retain shape; liquids retain volume; gases fill containers.

Sources

  • DOE-HDBK-1015/1-93 U.S. Department of Energy · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Page 23
  • States of Matter NASA · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · States of Matter

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