Name: __________________________________

Date: ________________

What Are the Three States of Matter?

Fill in the blanks.
1. The physical for that matter takes, such as solid, liquid, and gas is called
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2. A ________________ has particles that are very close to each other and move backand forth in place.
3. A ________________ has particle that are close together with no regular arrangement.
4. A ________________ has particles that are separate with no regular shape.
Multiple Choice: Pick the correct answer.
5. A form of matter that has definite shape and volume.
a. Solid
b. Liquid
c. Gas
6. A form of matter that has definite volume with no definite shape.
a. Solid
b. Liquid
c. Gas
7. A form of matter that has no definite shape or volume.
a. Solid
b. Liquid
c. Gas
Short Answer.
8. When will a liquid evaporate, and when will it boil? Compare the two changes.
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9. Why must gas be kept in a close container?
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1o. A solid has undergone a physical change. What observations can you make to
determine which change of state to place?
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