Matter: States & Properties grade 5

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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Describe the particle arrangement in a solid state of matter.

Back

Particles are closely packed together in a fixed position.

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How do particles behave in a liquid state of matter?

Back

Particles are close together but can slide past each other.

Front

What is the particle arrangement in a gas state of matter?

Back

Particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is temperature a measure of?

Back

The average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume decreases as the gas is squeezed into a smaller space.

Front

What is the definition of compressing a gas?

Back

To squeeze gas into a smaller space.

Front

What is the property measured by a thermometer?

Back

Temperature.

Front

What is the property measured by a graduated cylinder?

Back

Volume.

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How does the state of matter affect the shape of a substance?

Back

Solids have a definite shape, liquids take the shape of their container, and gases fill the entire volume of their container.