Matter can be grouped in different ways. Scientists classify matter as solids, liquids, or gases (i.e., states of matter), according to their properties:
• Solids keep the same shape and the same volume.
• Liquids keep the same volume, but they flow and take the shape of their container.
• Gases can change volume and change shape as they expand to completely fill their container.
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What properties would allow you to distinguish between the following materials: glass, metal, plastic and wood?
Use: strength, buoyancy, texture, colour, flexiblity, hardness and solubility to help.
What properties would allow you to distinguish between the following materials: soda, vegetable oil, vinager and water?
Use: strength, buoyancy, texture, colour, flexiblity, hardness and solubility to help.
Pick a material below and discuss how you can change it.
Once these materials have been changed, are they reversible?