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. 1

    Imagine holding an ice cube in your hand. It's solid — hard and keeps its shape.

  2. 2

    What state of matter is an ice cube?

  3. 3

    Here are three jars: one with ice (solid), one with water (liquid), one with steam (gas).

  4. 4

    Drag each label to the right jar: solid, liquid, gas.

  5. 5

    A puddle disappears on a sunny day. Why?

  6. 6

    What happens to water when it freezes?

  7. 7

    Which state of matter has no fixed shape and fills the whole container?

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