Choose the letter of the correct answer. 1) Matter is basically a solid, liquid, or gas that takes up: A. time C. energy B. space D. heat 2) Oxygen, helium, and propane are examples of a A. solid C. gas B. liquid D. mineral 3) Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape? A. solid C. gas B. liquid D. none of the above 4) Which of the following states of matter takes on the shape of the container? A. solid C. gas B. liquid D. all of the above 5) Which of the following states of matter has no surface or particular size? A. solid C. gas B. liquid D. both b and c 6) Which of the following describes the molecules in a solid? A. The molecules are spread out and have lots of energy. B. The molecules are spread out some, but less than a gas. C. The molecules can easily be moved through. D. The molecules are compact and close together. 7. Water is liquid but it is also a substance that can be more than one type of matter. How can water be transformed into solid? A. boil C. freeze B. melt D. none of the above