Exploring Types of Matter
A Grade 5 science worksheet to explore the different types of matter: solids, liquids, and gases, and their properties.
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Exploring Types of Matter
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember what you've learned about solids, liquids, and gases!
1. Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
Liquid
Gas
Solid
Plasma
2. Which state of matter takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
3. The particles in a are tightly packed and vibrate in fixed positions.
4. A does not have a definite shape or a definite volume; it spreads out to fill its container.
5. Water vapor is an example of a liquid.
True
False
6. Ice is the solid state of water.
True
False
7. Look at the image below. Describe the arrangement and movement of particles in this state of matter.

Match each everyday item with its state of matter.
8. Air in a balloon
a. Solid
9. A block of wood
b. Liquid
10. Juice in a glass
c. Gas
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