Solids: Properties, Behavior, and Importance

Question 1

Which of these is a unique characteristic of solids?

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They have a fixed shape and volume.

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They can be easily molded.

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They behave like liquids.

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They are always see-through.

Question 2

Which of these is a solid?

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Wood

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Water

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Air

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Oil

Question 3

What is the melting point of a solid?

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

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

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The temperature at which it turns from a gas to a solid

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I don't know

Question 4

Which of these materials is a solid?

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Plastic

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Water

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Air

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Gas

Question 5

What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on the object.

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Mass and weight are the same thing.

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Weight is the amount of matter in an object, while mass is the force of gravity acting on the object.

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Mass is measured in newtons, while weight is measured in kilograms.

Question 6

Which of the following is a factor that affects the density of a solid?

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Composition

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Temperature

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Volume

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Pressure

Question 7

What is the name of the process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first?

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Sublimation

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Freezing

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of solid?

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Liquid

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Crystal

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Glass

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Metal

Question 9

Which of the following objects is most likely to be a solid?

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A wooden block

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A rubber ball

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A glass of water

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A cloud of smoke

Question 10

What is the difference between a crystal and an amorphous solid?

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Crystals have a regular, repeating arrangement of particles, while amorphous solids do not.

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Amorphous solids have a regular, repeating arrangement of particles, while crystals do not.

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Crystals are always transparent, while amorphous solids are always opaque.

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Amorphous solids are always transparent, while crystals are always opaque.

Question 11

What is the unit of measurement for density?

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Grams per cubic centimeter

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Kilograms per liter

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Pounds per gallon

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Ounces per fluid ounce

Question 12

Which of the following solids is most dense?

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Steel

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Wood

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Styrofoam

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Water

Question 13

Which property describes solids?

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Have a fixed shape and size

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Can be easily squashed

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Can move around easily

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a property of solids?

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Solids can flow like liquids.

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Solids have a definite shape.

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Solids have a definite volume.

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Solids are hard.

Question 15

Which of these objects is not a solid?

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A balloon filled with air

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A rock

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A piece of wood

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A metal spoon

Question 16

What is the distinctive shape of a solid object?

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It has a definite shape that does not change

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It depends on the material it is made of

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It is always round

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It is always a cube

Question 17

How are the mass and volume of an object related?

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The mass is directly proportional to the volume

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The mass is inversely proportional to the volume

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There is no relationship between mass and volume

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The mass is equal to the volume

Question 18

Which of the following units is used to measure volume?

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Milliliter

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Gram

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Centimeter

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Kilogram

Question 19

What is the definition of density?

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The mass of an object divided by its volume

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The volume of an object multiplied by its mass

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The weight of an object divided by its volume

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The volume of an object divided by its mass

Question 20

Which of these objects is likely to have the highest density?

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A metal ball

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A bag filled with feathers

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A piece of wood

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A balloon filled with air

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a property of a solid?

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Can flow easily

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Has a definite shape

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Has a definite volume

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Can be squeezed (compressed) a little

Question 22

Which of these things can a solid NOT do?

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Flow easily

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Keep its shape

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Resist being squashed

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Be heavy for their size

Question 23

Which property is a defining characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume.

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Solids can be easily squeezed.

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Solids can flow like liquids.

Question 24

Which of these is a solid?

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Ice

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Water

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Air

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Cloud

Question 25

What happens to the volume of a solid when it is heated?

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Its volume may change depending on the material.

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Its volume always increases.

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Its volume always decreases.

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Its volume remains the same.

Question 26

Which of these materials has the highest density?

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Iron

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Water

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Wood

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Air

Question 27

What is the key difference between a crystal and an amorphous solid?

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Crystals have a regular arrangement of particles, while amorphous solids do not.

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Amorphous solids have a regular arrangement of particles, while crystals do not.

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Crystals are transparent, while amorphous solids are opaque.

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Amorphous solids are transparent, while crystals are opaque.

Question 28

What is the main difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids do not.

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Liquids have a fixed shape and volume, while solids do not.

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Solids are always heavier than liquids.

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Liquids are always more dense than solids.

Question 29

What is the melting point of a solid?

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The temperature at which it changes from a solid to a liquid.

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The temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a solid.

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The temperature at which it changes from a gas to a liquid.

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The temperature at which it changes from a liquid to a gas.

Question 30

What is a key characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume.

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Solids can be easily compressed.

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Solids can easily change shape.

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Solids are always transparent.

Question 31

What is the key difference between crystals and solids that don't have a regular structure?

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Crystals have a neat, repeating pattern of atoms inside, unlike solids that lack a regular pattern.

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Crystals are always hard and brittle, while solids with no regular structure are soft and bendy.

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Crystals melt at very high temperatures, whereas solids with no regular structure melt at low temperatures.

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Crystals are always see-through, while solids with no regular structure are not.

Question 32

Solids have a definite shape and what else?

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Volume

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Flow easily

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Can be easily compressed

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Expand to fill their container

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a solid?

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Liquid water

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Ice

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Wood

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Metal

Question 34

What do you call a 3D shape with 6 square sides and 8 corners?

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Cube

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Round shape

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Square shape

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Rectangular prism

Question 35

What is the definition of density?

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The mass of a substance per unit volume

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The volume of a substance per unit mass

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The weight of a substance per unit volume

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The volume of a substance per unit weight

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a way to change the shape of a solid?

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Melting it

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Heating it

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Cooling it

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Applying pressure

Question 37

What is the main difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a definite shape, while liquids do not.

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Liquids have a definite volume, while solids do not.

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Solids can be compressed, while liquids cannot.

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Solids expand to fill their container, while liquids do not.

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of how we use the properties of solids in real life?

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Using concrete to build roads and buildings

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Using water to fill swimming pools

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Using air to fill balloons

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Using light to turn on lamps

Question 39

When a solid turns straight into a gas, what is this process called?

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Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Melting

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a type of solid?

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Liquid

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Metallic

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Ionic

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Crystalline

Question 41

Which of the following materials is a solid at room temperature?

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Steel

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Water

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Air

Question 42

What is the relationship between the density and volume of a solid?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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Volume = Mass / Density

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Volume = Density / Mass

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Density = Volume / Mass

Question 43

What is the shape of a cuboid?

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Six rectangular faces

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Two square faces

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Four triangular faces

Question 44

What is the process by which a solid changes into a liquid?

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Melting

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 45

What is the difference between a crystalline and an amorphous solid?

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Crystalline solids have a regular, repeating arrangement of atoms, while amorphous solids do not.

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Amorphous solids have a higher melting point than crystalline solids.

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Crystalline solids are denser than amorphous solids.

Question 46

Which of these is **not** a property of solids?

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Can be easily compressed

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Have a definite volume

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Have particles that are closely packed together

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Have a definite shape

Question 47

Which of these is the best example of a solid?

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Ice

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Water

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Air

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Sand

Question 48

Which of these materials is the densest?

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Lead

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Wood

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Air

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Water

Question 49

What is the SI unit used to measure density?

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kg/m³

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lb/ft³

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g/cm³

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N/m³

Question 50

Which of these solids will float on water?

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Wood

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Concrete

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Gold

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Iron

Question 51

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 52

What is the name of the force that holds the particles in a solid together?

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Cohesive force

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Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

Question 53

Which of these is a characteristic of crystalline solids?

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They have a regular, repeating arrangement of particles

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They are soft and easily deformed

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They are good conductors of electricity