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States of Matter

States of Matter

Solids, liquids and gases illustration

🔬 Part 1: Understanding States of Matter

1. What are the three states of matter? Write them in the boxes below:
2. Circle the correct answer for each statement:

A solid has:

A fixed shape and volume

No fixed shape but fixed volume

No fixed shape or volume

A liquid has:

A fixed shape and volume

No fixed shape but fixed volume

No fixed shape or volume

A gas has:

A fixed shape and volume

No fixed shape but fixed volume

No fixed shape or volume

📋 Part 2: Classifying Objects

3. Look at each object and tick which state of matter it is:

Ice cube:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Water in a glass:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Air in a balloon:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

A wooden pencil:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Steam from hot water:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

🎨 Part 3: Drawing Particles

4. Draw how particles are arranged in each state of matter. Use dots (•) to represent particles:

Solid particles (close together, fixed pattern):

Liquid particles (close but can move around):

Gas particles (far apart, moving freely):

📝 Part 4: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete these sentences using the words: solid, liquid, gas, shape, volume, particles

A __________ has a fixed shape and volume because its __________ are tightly packed together.

A __________ takes the __________ of its container but has a fixed __________.

A __________ has no fixed shape or __________ because its particles are spread out and move freely.

When ice melts, it changes from a __________ to a __________.

🔄 Part 5: Matching Activity

6. Match each example with its correct state of matter:
1. Rock
2. Orange juice
3. Helium in a balloon
4. Chair
5. Milk
6. Air we breathe
A. Gas
B. Solid
C. Liquid
D. Gas
E. Solid
F. Liquid

🌡️ Part 6: Heat and Changing States

7. What happens when heat is added to these materials? Circle the correct answer:

When ice is heated, it becomes:

Steam

Water

More ice

When water is heated enough, it becomes:

Ice

Steam (gas)

Stays the same

8. Explain why puddles disappear on hot days:

🏠 Part 7: Examples from Home

9. Think of three objects from your home. Write each object and its state of matter:

Object 1: _________________ State: _________________

Object 2: _________________ State: _________________

Object 3: _________________ State: _________________

10. Choose one object from above and explain why it belongs to that state of matter:

🧠 Part 8: Think and Explain

11. True or False? Circle your answer and explain why:

A gas has a fixed shape.

TRUE / FALSE

Explanation: _________________________________________________

Liquids can flow.

TRUE / FALSE

Explanation: _________________________________________________

12. Challenge Question: Why do you think scientists study the different states of matter?

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