Matter Sorting Challenge Worksheet

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter characterized by fixed shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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Describe the state of matter of an ice cube in a freezer.

Back

Solid.

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Describe the state of matter of molten lava flowing from a volcano.

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Liquid.

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What state of matter is carbon dioxide released from soda?

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Gas.

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What state of matter is air inside a balloon?

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Gas.