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📚 Topic Summary
Everything around us is made of matter, and matter exists in different forms called states. The three common states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. Solids have a definite shape and volume, like a rock or a block of ice. Liquids have a definite volume but can change shape, like water or juice. Gases have no definite shape or volume and can spread out easily, like air or steam.
🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Solid | A. Matter with no fixed shape or volume. |
| 2. Liquid | B. The process of a liquid turning into a gas. |
| 3. Gas | C. Matter with a fixed volume but no fixed shape. |
| 4. Evaporation | D. Matter with a fixed shape and volume. |
| 5. Condensation | E. The process of a gas turning into a liquid. |
💧 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words: volume, shape, liquid, gas, solid.
- A ________ has a definite shape and ________.
- A ________ takes the ________ of its container but has a definite volume.
- A ________ spreads out to fill the available space; it has no definite ________ or ________.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain how water can exist in all three states of matter. Give examples of where you might see water as a solid, a liquid, and a gas. 🌍
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