Here are the answers to your worksheet on States of Matter.
1) Write the names for the states of matter under the correct picture.
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Left Picture (tightly packed circles): Solid
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Middle Picture (loose circles): Liquid
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Right Picture (spread out circles): Gas
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2) Classify the pictures into the correct state of matter.
| Solid | Liquid | Gas |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Book | Hot Coffee / Tea | Car Exhaust |
| Ice Cube | Milk | Steam from Pot |
| Crayon | | Balloons (Helium) |
*(Note: "Steam" is water turned into a gas by heat. "Balloons" usually contain helium or air, which are gases.)*
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3) Drag the words to complete the sentences.
a. In solids, the
particles are close together.
b. Liquids, like
water, can change their shape.
c. Gases don’t have a fixed
shape.
d. Solids, like
ice, usually have a fixed form.
e. Gases can change their
shape.
f. The particles in
gases can move around freely.
Final Answer:
1) Left: Solid, Middle: Liquid, Right: Gas
2)
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Solid: Book, Ice Cube, Crayon
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Liquid: Hot Coffee, Milk
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Gas: Car Exhaust, Steam, Balloons
3)
a. particles
b. water
c. shape
d. ice
e. shape
f. gases
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of matter worksheet 4th grade.
