Matter


Complete the following questions on a piece of paper. Remember to use complete sentences and double check your writing for spelling, capitals, and punctuation. Good luck!

 

What is Matter?

Everything we see, touch, taste, and smell is matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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You know that matter has three states: solid, liquid, and gas.

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SOLIDS

When water is cooled, it can change into a solid.

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LIQUIDS

When water is heated, it can change from a solid into a liquid.

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GASES

When water is heated, it can change into a gas.

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Explore these sites for more on matter...

What is Water? Solid, Liquid, & Gas

What is Matter?

Atoms: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Test Your Knowledge:

Matter

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On the left - click on the Practice Tests folder

On the right side - click on Grade 5

Scroll down.. in the center ..Click on Matter.

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Compiled by: Pam Layman

Updated: 12/2/03 JJD