Materials that Absorb Water

Fill up the chart.

SOLID LIQUID GAS

Absorb
 to take in (something,
such as liquid) in a natural
or gradual way
Characteristics of matter
 Color
 Shape
 Size
 Texture
 Weight
 Etc.
Elaboration

 Some of the material absorb water more than others. Cotton

is very porous, which makes it a natural absorber of water.
 Porous materials are materials are materials having small
holes that allow air or liquid to pass through.
Evaluation: Classify the materials according to their ability to absorb water.
Write A on the blank if it absorbs water and D if it does not absorb.

____1. paper ____ 4. towel

____ 2. cotton ball ____ 5. raincoat

____ 3. cellophane
Think of at least 10 materials and tell whether or not the
materials absorb water. write your findings on your
notebook.
THANK YOU!