States of Matter

Matter can be a ______________, a _____________, or a _________. (Select all that apply.)

• solid

• liquid

• volume

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of these is a liquid?

• ice cube

• wood block

• milk

• air

Which of these describes a solid?

• has a shape of its own

• takes the shape of its container

• spreads our to fill shapes

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Gases do not have a _________ of their own. They spread out to fill different spaces.

• mass

• volume

• shape

• container

Alan has 3 containers. Each is filled with a different liquid. One is water, one is milk, and one is honey. Alan needs to know what liquid is in each container. He looks inside the containers. How does he know they are all liquids?

• They all take the shape of the container.

• They all flow quickly.

• They all have their own shape.

• They are all a kind of matter.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Alan notices that each container is filled to the top. Which is the best solution?

• Pour the liquids into another identical container.

• Pour the liquids into another much larger container.

• Try to answer the question without testing it.

• Ask a different question about the liquids.