Describe how the atoms are arranged and move in a solid.

Atoms in a solid are packed closely together and vibrate in place.

Explain why a gas does not have a definite shape or volume.

Gases have no definite shape or volume because their atoms are very spread out and move quickly, filling any available space.

Natural example: lightning; artificial example: neon signs

Name: States of Matter Change
Author: Insta~Lesson

5th Grade · Science · 45 min

I can describe how matter can change from one state to another.

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Matter can exist in four different states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
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A solid has a definite volume and shape because its atoms are packed closely together and only vibrate.
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A gas has no definite volume or shape because its atoms are very spread out and move quickly.

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