★ Must-know
📌 A solid cannot flow, whereas liquids and gases can flow or spread.
Further detail
Solids keep their shape, liquids spread, and gases fill space.
★ Must-know
📌 Liquids do not have the same three properties as solids because liquids are a different state of matter.
📌 Gases take up all the available space, whereas liquids spread through space without necessarily filling it completely.
Further detail
SMV: solids have Shape, constant Mass-related volume, and mass.
1. Which description best defines matter?
2. Which statement correctly compares the ability of solids and liquids to flow?
3. Which set of properties describes most solids?
What is matter defined as in terms of physical properties?
Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Which state of matter cannot flow?
A solid cannot flow.
Which states of matter can flow or spread?
Liquids and gases can flow or spread.
Give an example of a solid encountered before school.
A bed is an example of a solid.
Give an example of a liquid encountered before school.
Water is an example of a liquid.
What shape property do most solids have?
Most solids retain their shape.
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