Final Answer:
Gas, Liquid, Solid
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Explanation:
Let’s look at each picture one by one.
First picture: The particles are spread out and flying all over the container. That’s how gas acts — it fills the whole space. So that’s GAS.
Second picture: The particles are close together but still moving around, sitting at the bottom. That’s how liquid acts — it takes the shape of the container but doesn’t fill it all. So that’s LIQUID.
Third picture: The particles are packed tightly in a fixed pattern at the bottom. That’s how solid acts — they don’t move much and keep their shape. So that’s SOLID.
Now for the sentences about solids:
1. “The particles in solids are very ___ together.” → They’re packed tight, so we say “close”.
2. “The shape of a solid stays the ___.” → Solids don’t change shape on their own, so “same”.
3. “You can change the shape of a solid by ___ it.” → You need to do something like cut or break it — so “cutting”.
4. “Solids have a fixed ___ so they cannot be ___.” → Solids keep their size (volume), and you can’t squash them easily — so “volume” and “compressed”.
That’s it! Easy when you think about how things behave.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3 states of matter worksheet.
