What Is A Solid?

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What Is A Solid? - Quiz

Explore the concept of solids through this engaging quiz. Learn what defines a solid, distinguish solids from liquids, and identify examples of solids. This quiz is designed to enhance understanding of matter's states, focusing on solids, and is suitable for educational purposes.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Another example of a solid is __________. 

  • 2. 

    A solids is _______

    • A.

      Something that can't hold it's shape and goes everywhere in the air.

    • B.

      Something that can't hold it's shape, but does take up space.

    • C.

      Something that can hold it's shape

    Correct Answer
    C. Something that can hold it's shape
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "something that can hold its shape." This means that a solid is a state of matter that maintains a fixed shape and volume, unlike liquids and gases which can flow and change shape. Solids have strong intermolecular forces that hold their particles closely together, allowing them to maintain their shape.

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  • 3. 

    Water is a solid. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    A solid is something that can hold its shape.

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  • 4. 

    A pencilis a solid. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A pencil is considered a solid because it has a definite shape and volume. It is made up of a solid material, such as wood or plastic, which provides structure and stability. Additionally, pencils do not easily change shape or flow like liquids or gases, further supporting the classification of a pencil as a solid.

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  • 5. 

    Orange Juice is a solid. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False

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