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Lesson 32 of 84 · Matter
ExperimentWater as a Universal Solvent
What You'll Learn
Matter exists in three common states: solid, liquid, and gas. Solids have a fixed shape and volume, liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container, and gases fill any container.
Key Words
- gas
- solid
Materials Needed
- ice cubes
- salt
- sugar
- vinegar
- baking soda
- cups
Safety First
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.
Step 2 — Do
Conduct a chromatography experiment: use a coffee filter and markers to separate the pigments in different colored inks.
Step 3 — Observe
Look for patterns in your observations.
Step 4 — Record
Make a graph or chart showing your results.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?