Solids And Liquids Fact Sheet Page 2

dissolve – when a solid becomes part of a liquid

solid – one of the three states of matter. Solids

keep their shape. Ice is the solid state of water.

filter – to separate fine solid particles from a liquid

soluble – when a solid dissolves in water it is said

freeze – to change from a liquid into a solid

to be soluble - opposite - insoluble

gas – one of the three states of matter. Gases fill

solution – a liquid that has a solid dissolved in it

all available space. Water vapour is a gas.

state – All matter exists in one of three states –

liquid – one of the three states of matter. Liquids

solid, liquid and gas

pour and take on the shape of the container.

suspension – a liquid containing tiny particles of

solid that mix with the liquid but do not dissolve

melt – to change from a solid into a liquid

powder – a solid made up of very small particles

sieve – to separate coarse solid particles from a

liquid

solid

liquid

gas

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