6-2, Lesson 3 Reading One - Three Forms of Matter

What determines the state of matter a material is in?

• temperature of the object

• time of day

• color of the object

• how transparent the object is

In what state of matter can objects be held in your hand?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• Matter can not be held in your hand.

In what state of matter do objects flow to the lowest point and take the shape of the container they are in?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• Matter will not take the shape of any container it fits in.

In what state of matter do objects take the shape of every corner of the container they are in?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• Matter will not take the shape of any container it fits in.

Which of the following substances does NOT remain a solid at room temperature?

• ice

• salt

• sugar

• chalk