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States of Matter Practice Problems

Grades 4-7 · 5 problems

Practice identifying and understanding the different states of matter. This tool will help you master the concepts of solids, liquids, and gases.

Tip: Remember that matter can change from one state to another by adding or removing energy (usually in the form of heat).
1

What state of matter has a definite volume and a definite shape?

2

Water freezing into ice is an example of what change of state?

3

What state of matter takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume?

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing evaporation and boiling
  • Thinking that gases have a definite volume
  • Forgetting that mass is conserved during phase changes

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