STATES OF MATTER 3 rd Grade Science By: Allison Stillwell
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What is Matter? Everything around you is matter! Matter is
anything that has mass (the amount of stuff in an object) and takes
up space. There are different states, or phases, of matter. Changes
can occur between these states.
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States of Matter The 3 Main States of Matter are: - Solid -
Liquid - Gas
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Solid A solid is a state of matter that Keeps its shape Does
not flow easily Contains particles that cant move past one
another
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Liquid A liquid is a state of matter that Takes the shape of
its container Flows easily Is made up of particles that can slide
past one another
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Gas A gas is a state of matter that Has no shape of its own
Flows easily Is made up of particles that can easily move past one
another
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QUIZ TIME!
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Which of the following is a solid? Water Water Rock Rock Paint
Paint
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Is a liquid a state of matter? YES YES NO NO
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Which of the following is a gas? Helium (inside the balloon)
Helium (inside the balloon) Apple Apple Milk Milk
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A solid can never change to a liquid, because changes cant
occur between states. TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE
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Which of the following is NOT a liquid? Juice Juice Pencil
Pencil Toothpaste Toothpaste
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CORRECT! That is a solid. It keeps its shape and doesnt flow
easily. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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INCORRECT That is a solid. It keeps its shape and doesnt flow
easily. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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CORRECT! That is a liquid. It takes the shape of its container
and flows easily. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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INCORRECT That is a liquid. It takes the shape of its container
and flows easily. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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CORRECT! That is a gas. It has no shape of its own and flows
easily. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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INCORRECT That is a gas. It has no shape of its own and flows
easily. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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CORRECT! A liquid is a state of matter. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF
QUIZ
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INCORRECT A liquid is a state of matter. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF
QUIZ
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CORRECT! Changes can occur between states. Example: An ice cube
can melt, turning it into water. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF QUIZ
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INCORRECT Changes can occur between states. Example: An ice
cube can melt, turning it into water. RETURN TO BEGINNING OF
QUIZ