Check Your Progress 3

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

It is made of particles.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

It cannot change shape easily.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

It takes on the shape of its container.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

It has very small spaces between particles.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

Its particles are always moving.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

It melts if it is heated.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Say whether the statement describes a solid, a liquid, or both:

Water is an example.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Both

Does the drawing represent a solid or a liquid?

• Liquid

• Solid

Give two reasons for your answer:

Answer explanation

The particles are not very close together.

The particles are not packed in a regular pattern.

Mrs. Pather poured some flour into a bowl to make a cake.

Is the flour a liquid or a solid?

• Solid

• Liquid