Understanding States of Matter

What does matter consist of?

• Only liquids

• Only solids

• Solids, liquids, and gases

• Only gases

What is a characteristic of solids?

• Always smooth

• Has its own shape

• Changes color

• No definite shape

What is not a characteristic of a solid?

• Definite shape

• Hardness

• Color

• Smell

What happens when you put slime in a square container?

• It becomes hard

• It evaporates

• It retains a square shape permanently

• It takes the shape of the square

What shape does water take in a circular bucket?

• Square

• Circle

• Triangle

• Does not change

Which example describes a liquid?

• Oxygen

• Cookie

• Ruler

• Ketchup

What is a property of gas?

• Has its own shape

• Has a distinct smell

• Has no color

• Is always visible

Which state of matter fills the shape of its container?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• None of them

Which state of matter is described as having no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Both liquid and gas

What does oxygen lack?

• All of these

• Taste

• Color

• Texture