THE THREE STATES OF MATTER

What is matter? Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter cannot be created or destroyed. Matter cannot exist without energy.

Properties of Matter How It Looks (Shiny,Dull, Color, etc.) How It Looks (Shiny,Dull, Color, etc.) How It Feels (Hard, Soft, Rough, Smooth, etc.) How It Feels (Hard, Soft, Rough, Smooth, etc.) How It Smells (Sweet, Sharp, Terrible, No Smell, etc.) How It Smells (Sweet, Sharp, Terrible, No Smell, etc.) How It Sounds (Loud, Soft, Echo, No Sound, etc.) How It Sounds (Loud, Soft, Echo, No Sound, etc.) What It Does (Bounce, Stretch, Tear, Break, Magnetism etc.) What It Does (Bounce, Stretch, Tear, Break, Magnetism etc.)

Particles of States

SOLIDS

SOLID A solid is matter that has definite size and shape. A solid has a definite volume. Example: Put a sneaker in a box. It stays the same.

Liquids

LIQUID A liquid takes the shape of any container. A liquid has a definite volume Example: Pour juice into a glass. The juice will take on the shape of the glass.

GAS

Gas Gas is matter that has no definite shape. Gases take the shape of whatever container they are in. A gas has no fixed volume. Example: The air all around us is a gas.

Is this a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Can you find more than one type of matter in any of the pictures?

Let’s watch a video clip about matter! States of Matter States of Matter Click to go to the next slide.

Physical changes in matter A Physical change is a change in how matter looks, but not the kind of matter is it is. Tear Tear Cut Cut Folded Folded Written Written Liquid Liquid Solid Solid Gas Gas Mixture Mixture Solution Solution

PHYSICAL CHANGES

Chemical changes in matter New Matter is formed. Burning Rusting Cooking

CHEMICAL CHANGES

Is this a physical change or a chemical change? Can you find more than one physical or chemical change in the pictures?