THE THREE STATES

OF

MATTER

What is matter?

• Matter is anything that has mass and

takes up space.

Properties of Matter

Properties of matter include things like color, shape, hardness, temperature, odor, and texture

•How It Looks (Shiny ,Dull, Color, etc.)

•How It Feels (Hard, Soft, Rough, etc.)

•How It Smells (Sweet, Sharp, No Smell, etc.)

•How It Sounds (Loud, Soft, No Sound, etc.)

•What It Does (Bounce, Stretch, Tear, Break, etc.)

Solids

Solids

A solid is matter that has a definite size and

shape.

Examples of solids are table salt, table sugar,

water ice, glass, rock, most metals, and

wood.

Liquids

Liquids

A liquid takes the shape of any container.

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.

Example: The air all around us is a gas.