Understanding Matter and Its States

What are you and I made of?

• Sound

• Light

• Matter

• Energy

What is matter made of?

• Atoms

• Particles

• Cells

• Molecules

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

• Plasma

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

How are particles in a solid arranged?

• Loosely packed

• Tightly packed

• Randomly scattered

• Constantly moving

What happens to particles in a liquid?

• They are tightly packed

• They slide around each other

• They are stationary

• They fly apart

What state of matter has particles that move around easily?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What happens to the particles in a gas?

• They are tightly packed

• They slide around each other

• They are stationary

• They move around easily

What happens to the particles in a candle when it melts?

• They become stationary

• They fly apart

• They loosen up

• They become tightly packed

What state does water turn into when it is heated on the stove?

• Plasma

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

What happens to water vapor on a cold night?

• It becomes a gas

• It becomes a liquid

• It becomes plasma

• It becomes a solid