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States of Matter Basics

Solids, liquids and gases illustration

🔬 Part 1: Identifying States of Matter

1. Circle the correct state of matter for each example:

Ice cube:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Orange juice:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Steam from a kettle:

Solid

Liquid

Gas

2. Fill in the blanks using the words: shape, flows, spreads, compressed

a) A solid keeps its own _______________.

b) A liquid _______________ and takes the shape of its container.

c) A gas _______________ to fill all available space.

d) A gas can be _______________ into a smaller space.

🧪 Part 2: Properties and Particles

3. Match each state of matter to its particle arrangement. Draw lines to connect them:
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Particles far apart, moving freely
Particles close together, vibrating in place
Particles close together, sliding past each other
4. Look at these materials. Tick ALL the solids:

Wooden pencil

Milk

Rock

Air in a balloon

Plastic ruler

Honey

5. Explain why a balloon full of air is a gas. Give TWO observable properties:

🎯 Part 3: Classification Challenge

6. Complete the table by writing the state of matter and giving ONE reason for your choice:
Material State Reason
Jelly _________ _________________
Helium in a party balloon _________ _________________
Cooking oil _________ _________________
7. Extension Challenge: Name one everyday material for each state that might be tricky to classify and explain why:
8. Draw a simple diagram showing how particles are arranged in a solid, liquid, and gas:

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