Problem Description:
The task is to categorize the given words into three groups:
Solids,
Liquids, and
Gases. The words provided are:
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Solids: invisible, steam, air, definite shape, no fixed shape, hard, wet, gooey, rough, keeps its shape, can't feel it, can melt
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Liquids: (to be filled)
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Gases: (to be filled)
Solution Approach:
To solve this problem, we need to understand the properties of solids, liquids, and gases:
1.
Solids:
- Have a definite shape.
- Have a fixed volume.
- Are rigid and do not flow.
- Can be hard or soft.
- Can have a rough or smooth texture.
2.
Liquids:
- Do not have a definite shape but take the shape of their container.
- Have a fixed volume.
- Can flow.
- Can be wet or gooey.
- Can have a smooth texture.
3.
Gases:
- Do not have a definite shape.
- Do not have a fixed volume.
- Expand to fill any container.
- Are invisible.
- Can be felt as air.
- Can be described as "can't feel it" because they lack a tangible form.
Step-by-Step Categorization:
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Solids:
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Definite shape: Solids maintain a fixed shape.
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Hard: Solids can be hard.
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Rough: Solids can have a rough texture.
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Keeps its shape: Solids retain their shape.
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Can melt: Solids can change state by melting.
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Liquids:
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No fixed shape: Liquids adapt to the shape of their container.
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Wet: Liquids can be wet.
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Gooey: Liquids can have a viscous consistency.
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Smooth: Liquids often have a smooth texture.
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Gases:
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Invisible: Gases are typically invisible.
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Steam: Steam is a gas (water vapor).
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Air: Air is a mixture of gases.
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Can't feel it: Gases lack a tangible form.
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Can melt: This does not apply to gases, as they do not melt; they condense.
Final Categorization:
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Solids:
- definite shape
- hard
- rough
- keeps its shape
- can melt
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Liquids:
- no fixed shape
- wet
- gooey
- smooth
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Gases:
- invisible
- steam
- air
- can't feel it
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\textbf{Solids:} \text{ definite shape, hard, rough, keeps its shape, can melt} \\
\textbf{Liquids:} \text{ no fixed shape, wet, gooey, smooth} \\
\textbf{Gases:} \text{ invisible, steam, air, can't feel it}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of properties of matter worksheet 3rd grade.