States of matter

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that takes up space and has weight.

Front

Which of the following is not matter?

Back

Dreams are not matter.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

In which state of matter do atoms move freely?

Back

In gas, atoms move freely.

Front

Why is a carrot considered a solid?

Back

Because it keeps its shape.

Front

Which state of matter fills its container?

Back

Gas fills its container.

Front

What is a characteristic of solids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

Back

Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.