SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, GASES (THE THREE STATES OF MATTER)

Solids:

1: All solids have a strong _______________ attraction.

2: The crystal like molecules of solids are usually arranged in orderly ______________ patterns.

3: The harder the solid, the stronger the ________________ bond.

4: All metals will bend, melt or break when enough ____________ and _______________ are applied.

5: Most of the earth’s elements are in a ____________ state.

6: What is the main element that gives you body structure and support?

7: Why are graphite (pencil lead) and diamonds so different when they are both completely made of carbon?

8: What two forces inside the earth do you think are responsible for changing a piece of graphite into a diamond?

9: What is an alloy and what are their advantages?

 

 

Liquids:

1: A liquid has no ____________ but will always take the shape of its _______________

2: The thickness or thinness of a liquid is called its ________________ .

3: Referring to the answer of above question, this is determined by the strength of a liquid’s _______________ bonds.

4: Why is oil used to lubricate engines?

5: What will happen to an engine that is not properly lubricated?

6: Referring to above question, what is the force that would make an engine fail without proper lubrication?

7: Why are certain insects able to walk on the surface of a pond or lake?

8: In our universe, liquid water is extremely common. True or false? Explain.

 

 

Gases:

 

1: When matter is in a gaseous state, the _______________ are moving very fast.

2: The hotter the gas, the faster the _________________ are moving around.

3: Gas has no clear _________________ .

4: What do the words, “Great Sublime” mean to you in the eighth line of this poem?

5: Tires hold up the weight of a car or truck because the gas is ____________ into a _______________ .

6: Compression of gas i______________ its d___________________ .

7: Many gases are useful for humans because they can be converted into ______________ .

8: What are three things that determine how useful a gas is for human use?