Exploring Matter
A Grade 6 science worksheet covering the states of matter, properties of matter, and changes in matter.
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Exploring Matter
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
Liquid
Gas
Solid
Plasma
2. What happens to water particles when water freezes?
They move faster and spread out.
They slow down and get closer together.
They change into a new substance.
They disappear completely.
3. The amount of space an object takes up is called its .
4. A liquid takes the shape of its .
5. When a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first, it is called .
6. Describe the arrangement and movement of particles in a gas.
7. Explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change, providing an example for each.
8. All matter can be seen with the naked eye.
True
False
9. Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.
True
False
10. Observe the diagram below showing the particle view of different states of matter. Based on your understanding, label each box with 'Solid', 'Liquid', or 'Gas'.
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