States of Matter Vocabulary

The molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The molecules flow easily around one another and take the shape of the cup.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The molecules fly in all directions at fast speeds.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

How many states of matter have we learned?

• one (1)

• two (2)

• three (3)

What is matter?

• something important

• anything that has weight and takes up space

• The molecules fly in all directions at fast speeds.

How do scientists use properties?

• to talk about our favorite food

• to describe our favorite animals

• to describe matter

What three (3) properties have we learned to describe matter?

• square, triangle, size

• size, shape, weight

• red, mass, sqare

A marble cannot change shape or size. What is the state of matter of a mable?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Milk can change to the shape of the glass. What state of matter is milk?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The bubbles of soda can change size and shape. What state of matter are the BUBBLES in soda?

• solid

• liquid

• gas