To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks using the words from the Word Bank provided. Let's go through each statement step by step:
1. Matter is ________ you can see and touch.
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Answer: anything
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Explanation: Matter refers to anything that has mass and takes up space, which includes things you can see and touch.
2. ________ and ________ take the shape of a container.
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Answer: liquids, gases
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Explanation: Liquids and gases are fluids that adapt to the shape of their containers because their particles are not rigidly fixed in place.
3. ________ can easily be held.
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Answer: solids
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Explanation: Solids have a definite shape and volume, making them easy to hold.
4. ________ can be poured.
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Answer: liquids
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Explanation: Liquids flow and can be poured because their particles are close together but can slide past each other.
5. Gases have ______ of space between particles.
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Answer: lots
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Explanation: Gas particles are far apart, with a lot of empty space between them, allowing them to expand freely.
6. Solids have particles that are ______ together.
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Answer: close
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Explanation: Solid particles are tightly packed and held together by strong intermolecular forces, giving them a fixed shape and volume.
7. Liquids have particles that ______ past each other.
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Answer: slide
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Explanation: Liquid particles are close together but can move and slide past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.
8. A ______ is an example of a solid.
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Answer: brick
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Explanation: A brick is a solid object with a definite shape and volume.
9. ______ is an example of a gas.
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Answer: steam
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Explanation: Steam is water vapor, which is a gas.
10. ______ is an example of a liquid.
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Answer: juice
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Explanation: Juice is a liquid that flows and takes the shape of its container.
Final Answer:
1. anything
2. liquids, gases
3. solids
4. liquids
5. lots
6. close
7. slide
8. brick
9. steam
10. juice
Boxed Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{anything} \\
2. \text{liquids, gases} \\
3. \text{solids} \\
4. \text{liquids} \\
5. \text{lots} \\
6. \text{close} \\
7. \text{slide} \\
8. \text{brick} \\
9. \text{steam} \\
10. \text{juice} \\
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of matter worksheet 4th grade.
