Question

a. describing matter

1. a. a form of matter is another name for a(n) ______ of matter.

b. the three most common states of matter on earth are solids, ______, and gases.

1. a. some descriptions, such as color and odor, involve using your ______.

b. other descriptions, such as mass or volume, are ______.

Explanation:

1. a.

Step1: Recall states of matter.

The three common states of matter on Earth are solids, liquids, and gases. So the missing term is "liquid".

Step2: Fill in the blank.

The three most common states of matter on Earth are solids, $\boldsymbol{\text{liquids}}$, and gases.

1. b.

Step1: Recall states of matter in space.

The fourth state of matter (common in space) is plasma, which is high - energy matter with charged particles.

Step2: Fill in the blank.

Most of the matter in space is in a fourth state of matter called $\boldsymbol{\text{plasma}}$, which is high - energy matter consisting of positively and negatively charged particles.

2. a.

Step1: Recall types of matter descriptions.

Descriptions like color and odor are qualitative (using senses). So the blank is "senses".

Step2: Fill in the blank.

Some descriptions, such as color and odor, involve using your $\boldsymbol{\text{senses}}$.

2. b.

Answer:

s:

1. a. liquids
2. b. plasma
3. a. senses
4. b. quantitative