KS3 States of Matter L1

Solids, liquids and gases are called the three states of matter. Ice is an example of a __________ .

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Solids, liquids and gases are called the three states of matter. Rain is an example of a __________ .

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Solids, liquids and gases are called the three states of matter. Steam is an example of a __________ .

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

The properties of some substances make it difficult to identify what state of matter they are. What state of matter would you classify sand as?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Some substances are a mixture of two different substances that are in different states of matter. Which two states of matter would you find in custard?

• Liquid and gas

• Solid and liquid

• Gas and solid

Some substances are a mixture of two different substances that are in different states of matter. Which two states of matter would you find in toothpaste?

• Liquid and gas

• Solid and liquid

• Gas and solid

Some substances are a mixture of two different substances that are in different states of matter. Which two states of matter would you find in a dry sponge?

• Liquid and gas

• Solid and liquid

• Gas and solid

Which statement describes the movement of the particles in a solid?

• move around each other

• spread out and move randomly in any direction

• vibrate in a fixed position but cannot move from place to place

Which statement describes the movement of the particles in a gas?

• move around each other

• spread out and move randomly in any direction

• vibrate in a fixed position but cannot move from place to place

Which statement describes the movement of the particles in a liquid?

• move around each other

• spread out and move randomly in any direction

• vibrate in a fixed position but cannot move from place to place