Comparing Properties of Matter Worksheet

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What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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How are solids, liquids, and gases alike and different?

Back

They all have mass and take up space, but their particles are arranged differently.

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What properties can items be sorted into?

Back

Shape, size, color, and all of the choices.

Front

How can building blocks be sorted?

Back

By shape.

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What is the amount of space an object takes up?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is density?

Back

The mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.