This document summarizes the three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases. It defines each state and provides examples. Solids have a definite size and shape, liquids take the shape of their container, and gases have no definite shape and fill their container. Examples of each state are given, such as table salt for solids, juice for liquids, and air for gases. Properties of matter like color, shape, and texture are also briefly discussed.
3. Properties of Matter
Properties of matter include things like color,
shape, hardness, temperature, odor, and texture
•How It Looks (Shiny ,Dull, Color, etc.)
•How It Feels (Hard, Soft, Rough, etc.)
•How It Smells (Sweet, Sharp, No Smell, etc.)
•How It Sounds (Loud, Soft, No Sound, etc.)
•What It Does (Bounce, Stretch, Tear, Break, etc.)
5. Solids
A solid is matter that has a definite size and
shape.
Examples of solids are table salt, table sugar,
water ice, glass, rock, most metals, and
wood.