Molecules in Solids

What are the three states of matter?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Rock, River, Cloud

• Ice, Water, Vapor

• Metal, Juice, Air

Do gases move about easily?

• Yes, very easily

• Only when frozen

• No, they don't move

• Only when heated

Can solids move about easily on their own?

• Yes, all the time

• No, they cannot

• Only in liquid form

• Only when broken

What is always moving, even in a solid state?

• Matter

• Light

• Water

• Air

What would you see if you could shrink and observe a solid closely?

• Solid becoming liquid

• Molecules dancing

• Nothing special

• Solid breaking apart

What pattern do the little lumps (molecules) in solids form?

• Lattice work

• Random

• Circle

• Straight line

What keeps solid things from falling apart?

• Lattice work of molecules

• Magnetic force

• Air pressure

• Gravity

What is the scientific term for 'little lumps' mentioned in the text?

• Atoms

• Cells

• Particles

• Molecules