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States of Matter

A worksheet for Grade 3 students to learn about the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.

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States of Matter

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand solids, liquids, and gases.

1. Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?

a

Liquid

b

Solid

c

Gas

d

Plasma

2. Which state of matter takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume?

a

Solid

b

Gas

c

Liquid

d

All of the above

3. When ice melts, it changes from a solid to a  .

4. Steam is an example of a  .

5. A rock is a   because it keeps its shape.

6. Gases have a definite shape and volume.

T

True

F

False

7. A liquid can be poured.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

solid
liquid
gas

8. The air we breathe is a  .

9. Water in a cup is a  .

10. An ice cube is a  .

11. Look at the diagram below showing the particles in different states of matter. Label each box with 'Solid', 'Liquid', or 'Gas'.

Diagram showing particles in solid, liquid, and gas states

12. Give one example of something that can be a solid, a liquid, and a gas.