States of Matter Task Cards

Jennifer Findley

1. Look at the picturebelow. Is heat being added to the ice or being removed?

2. Look at the picturebelow.

As heat is being added, what is happening to the water that is escaping?

3. Look at the picture below.What will happen to the water if it is left in the sun for an extended amount of time?

4. Finish the expressionbelow:

Solid Water + Heat =

5. Look at the two containersbelow. If left in the same conditions, which container’s contents will evaporate at a faster rate?

6. Look at the picture below.What will happen to the water if heat is added?

7. Look at the picturebelow. What state of matter is this ice cube?

8. Finish the expression.

Gas - heat=

1. 2.

9. Look at the arrowon the picture below. What process is taking place?

10. Look at the picture below.Describe what is happening to the water.

11. Look at the picture below.What state of matter is the contents of this glass? 12. Finish the expression.

.

Liquid water – heat =

13. When liquidwater is frozen, what state of matter does it

become?

14. If liquid water isplaced in this container and then frozen, what will happen to the water level?

15. Look at the contents ofthe container below. What can you do to change the contents into a gas?

16. Look at the arrow on thepicture below. What state of matter is the arrow pointing to?

17. In which of thefollowing scenarios would the water evaporate the

fastest? A. In the fridge B. Outside in the summer C. On a table in a house.

18.What changewould cause a substance to melt?

19. Which phasechange takes place when heat is removed from water? A. Liquid to gas B. Solid to liquid C. Liquid to solid

20. Finish the expression.

Liquid water + heat =

Answer Key

1. Heat is being added to the ice.2. The water is turning into water vapor/gas.3. The water will evaporate.4. Liquid water5. Container #26. The water will evaporate or turn into water vapor/gas.7. Solid8. Liquid9. Evaporation10. The water is being heated and some of the water is escaping as a gas or

water vapor.11. Liquid12. Solid water13. Solid14. It will rise.15. Heat the container.16. Gas or water vapor17. B18. Heat being added.19. C20.Gas/Water Vapor

States of Matter Recording Sheet 1. ___________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________4. ___________________________________________________________________5. ___________________________________________________________________6. ___________________________________________________________________7. ___________________________________________________________________8. ___________________________________________________________________9. ___________________________________________________________________10. __________________________________________________________________11. __________________________________________________________________12. __________________________________________________________________13. __________________________________________________________________14. __________________________________________________________________15. __________________________________________________________________16. __________________________________________________________________17. __________________________________________________________________18. __________________________________________________________________19. __________________________________________________________________20. __________________________________________________________________

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _________________

Credits Graphics (Borders and Fonts):

http://fromthepond.blogspot.com www.traceeorman.com

Fonts: www.kevinandamandafonts.com

Clipart: Clip Art by Carrie @ C&C Teach First:

www.ccteachfirst.blogspot.com

Check out my other Science Materials at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/

Jennifer-Findley