States of Matter and Changes

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

How are the particles arranged in solids?

Back

The particles are packed closely together and do not move around much.

Front

Can solids change shape?

Back

No, solids keep their shape.

Front

Give an example of a solid.

Back

A pencil, a book, a chair, or rocks.

Front

What happens to ice when it melts?

Back

Ice changes from a solid to a liquid.

Front

How do liquids behave in terms of shape?

Back

Liquids do not have a fixed shape; they take the shape of their container.

Front

How do the particles in liquids move?

Back

The particles are close together but can slide over each other.

Front

Give an example of a liquid.

Back

Water, milk, juice, or oil.

Front

What happens to liquids when they are heated?

Back

They can turn into a gas.

Front

What is the state of matter for air?

Back

Gas.