ScienceYears 7–8Chemistry
States of matter
Describe properties of solids, liquids and gases using the particle model; explain changes of state
What you'll learn
- 1
Imagine holding an ice cube in your hand. It's solid — hard and keeps its shape.
- 2
What state of matter is an ice cube?
- 3
Here are three jars: one with ice (solid), one with water (liquid), one with steam (gas).
- 4
Drag each label to the right jar: solid, liquid, gas.
- 5
A puddle disappears on a sunny day. Why?
- 6
What happens to water when it freezes?
- 7
Which state of matter has no fixed shape and fills the whole container?
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