States of Matter

Which statement describes a gas?

• It changes to a liquid when it heats up.

• It takes up a definite amount of space.

• It takes up a definite amount of space but does not have a definite shape.

• It does not take up a definite amount of space and does not have a definite shape.

Which statement describes a solid?

• It has its own shape.

• It does not have a shape.

• It takes the shape of its container.

• It does not change shape with changes in temperature.

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Kelly studies a model of juice being poured from a cup into a tray for ice cubes. Which describes what will happen to the juice?

• It will stay in the shape of the drinking cup.

• It will take the shape of the ice tray.

• It will keep changing shape.

• It will not form any shape.

Match the following:

• Liquid

• Apple juice

• Gas

• A grain of sand

• Solid

• Water vapor

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Match the following

• Matter having fixed volume but not shape

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• Matter having fixed shape and volume

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• Matter that has no fixed shape or volume

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Sugar cubes set on a metal plate ​ ​ (a)  

• change shape
• have a definite shape

The air in a tank of helium to fill balloons​ (a)  

• changes shape
• has a definite shape

A carrot pulled from the soil and put in a bucket​ (a)  

• has a definite shape
• changes shape

Milk poured from a carton to a cup​ (a)  

• changes shape
• has a definite shape

Water squeezed from a bottle into a balloon​ (a)  

• changes shape
• has a definite shape