STATES OF MATTER

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STATES OF MATTER are natural conditions that materials exist in, and for which we use to
identify them. We know that all matter has mass and takes up space. But all matter does this in
four different ways. The four ways are called “states”. The four states; solid, liquid, and gas,
SOLIDS are materials which have a definite shape and volume. Under normal conditions
they will not change their own shape. They will not grow or shrink in size.
LIQUIDS are materials that have no definite shape but do have a definite volume. Under
normal conditions they can change their shape depending on their container. Like solids
they also will not grow or shrink in size.
GASSES are materials that have no definite shape or definite volume. Under normal
conditions gasses are always changing their shape and volume.

1. Name the four states of matter. @

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2. Define solids. @
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3. Define liquids. @
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4. Define gas. @
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5. All matter has _____________________________ and takes up
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6. Liquids take up a ______________________________ amount of space.

7. 9. Solids have a ____________________________ shape.

8. 10. Gasses are called _________________ because their shape is always changing.

9. Solids have a ______________________ volume.

10. Liquids have a ______________________ volume.

11. Why are solids, liquids, and gas considered matter? @

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12. What does "definite" mean? @

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13. What is the most important liquid to living things? @

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14. What is the most important solid to living things? @
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15. What is the most important gas to living things? @
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16. A __________________ and _________________ takes the shape of their containers.
17. A ____________________ will not take the shape of its container.
18. A ____________________ will fill the entire container.
19. A ____________________ will flow only sideways and down.
 20. A ____________________ is usually flat on top.
21. A ____________________ changes its volume constantly.
22. A ____________________ never changes its volume or shape.
23. A ____________________ can flow upward.
Extreme thinking questions

24. Can two (or more) types of matter occupy the same space at the same time? @
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25. What is hardest state of matter? @
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26. What is the softest state of matter? @
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27. What is the state of matter that is most fun? (To you) Why? @
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Give 5 examples of the following:

SOLID LIQUID GAS
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.