1. States of Matter To move to each slide, click your mouse.

2. There are three states of matter Solids Liquids Gases

3. Solids Solids have a shape of their own. Solids have a definite size. Solids keep their shape unless a force changes it. Solids don’t flow together when they touch. The atoms of solids are very close together.

4. Examples of Solids

5. Liquids Liquids can be poured. Liquids don’t have a shape of their own. They take the shape of the containers they are in. Liquids of the same kind flow together. Liquids will allow a solid to pass through them easily. Atoms in liquids are farther apart than atoms in solids.

6. Examples of Liquids

7. Gases Gases don’t have a shape of their own. They completely fill the containers they are in. Gases don’t have a definite size. Gases will allow a solid or liquid to pass through them easily. Atoms in gases are very far apart.

8. Examples of Gases