States of Matter

Question 1

Name the three states of matter

Answer 1

Solid, Liquid and Gas

Question 2

State the properties of a solid

Answer 2

•Fixed shape
•Cannot be compressed
•Does not flow
•Particles held together by strong attraction forces
•Particles are in neat rows
•Vibrate in fixed positions

Question 3

State the properties of a liquid

Answer 3

•Takes the shape of the bottom of its container
•Cannot be compressed
•Flow
•Particles randomly arranged
•Held by weak attraction forces
• Particles slide past each other and move freely

Question 4

State the properties of a gas

Answer 4

•Takes shape of whole container
• Particles spread apart randomly
• Weak attraction forces
•Bounce off each other and container