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States of Matter Properties

Atoms and molecules in different states of matter

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

2. In which state of matter are atoms packed most tightly together?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

3. Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

4. A liquid takes the shape of its container but has a ________ volume.

definite

indefinite

changing

5. Check all properties that describe gases:

Definite shape

Indefinite shape

Definite volume

Indefinite volume

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

6. Match each state of matter with its properties:
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Takes shape of container, definite volume
Definite shape and volume
Takes shape and volume of container

✏️ Part 3: Short Answer

7. Fill in the blanks using vocabulary words:

A __________ has tightly packed atoms with low kinetic energy. A __________ has atoms that can move around each other. A __________ has atoms that are far apart and move freely.

8. Explain why ice (solid water) has a definite shape, but liquid water does not.
9. Describe what happens to the kinetic energy of atoms when a liquid changes to a gas.
10. Give one real-world example of each state of matter and explain why it fits that category:

Solid: _________________________ because _________________________________

Liquid: _________________________ because _________________________________

Gas: _________________________ because _________________________________

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