Three States of Matter Vocabulary

What is a SOLID?

• definite volume and keeps their shape

• do not have a definite shape, spread to fill the container they are put into

• do not have a definite shape, flow to the bottom of the container they are put into

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is a LIQUID?

• definite volume and keeps their shape

• do not have a definite shape, spread to fill the container they are put into

• do not have a definite shape, flow to the bottom of the container they are put into

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is a GAS?

• definite volume and keeps their shape

• do not have a definite shape, spread to fill the container they are put into

• do not have a definite shape, flow to the bottom of the container they are put into

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

I am a solid. My size and my shape are easy to measure. You can see me as rocks, powders, tables, pencils, marbles, and trees.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

I am a gas. I will expand to any shape. You can't see me, but you recognize me as oxygen, helium, and carbon dioxide.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Choose all of the examples that are LIQUIDS. Choose all that apply. 

• Oil

• Bricks

• Strawberry Milk

• Rubber ball

A student has a mystery substance in a bottle. The substance can be seen, and it flows to move around as the container is moved. When the container is turned upside down, the substance falls out of the container and spreads to cover the floor.

What state of matter is the mystery substance?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• There is no way to determine the state of matter

What is the mystery substance?

It is clear.

It is flat, level surface.

Flows when poured.

Non-magnetic.

• sand

• water

• iron nail

• salt

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which object is classified incorrectly?

• ice

• sand

• air

• helium

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Choose all of the examples that are SOLIDS. Choose all that apply.

• Honey

• Coffee grounds

• Ice

• Water

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3