Matter is anything that takes up space in our universe; we are made of matter and always surrounded by it. All matter is made from tiny particles called atoms, which are organized in the periodic table. The following activities will introduce students to the properties of matter and how particles are arranged within each state.
Compare and contrast the various states of matter using a Venn diagram!
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STATES OF MATTER
A fixed shapeParticles locked in placeNot easily compressibleLittle free space between particlesDoes not flowCan be heldCan be cut or shaped
Definite volumeTakes up space
Can be poured easilyNot easy to holdTakes part of the shape of its containerParticles slide past each other
All are types of matterAll are made up of atomsAll have volume and shape
No definite shapeParticles can flow
CompressibleParticles move quicklyLots of free space between particlesOften invisibleChanges volumeAssumes shape of its container