A liquid can flow, has a fixed volume and takes the shape of the bottom of its container.

The three common states of matter are solid state, liquid state and gas state.

A gas can flow, has no fixed volume and takes the shape of the whole of its container.

Evaporation is the change of state from a liquid to a gas.

Condensation is the change of state from a gas to a liquid.

Everyday examples of evaporation and condensation (non-statutory)

Science

In this Introduction to states of matter and changing states unit, pupils learn that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled. In the Properties, changes and separating materials unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn that dissolving, mixing and changes of state are reversible changes

In the Everyday materials unit, pupils learnt to compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties. In this Introduction to states of matter and changing states unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to compare and group materials together according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases

Introduction to states of matter and changing states

Which process causes wet washing, hung on a line, to dry? 

Evaporation causes liquid water to turn into … 

Which process causes windows, mirrors and glasses to "steam up"?

What is formed when warm air containing water vapour touches cold glass?

Which professionals try to learn about the evaporation and condensation using observation and investigation? 

Which of the following are due to evaporation?

How do you change a material from liquid to gas state? 

Name the process where a material changes from liquid state into gas state. 

How do you change a material from gas to liquid state? 

Name the process where a material changes from gas to liquid state. 

If you heat water from a tap, which of these state changes will take place? 

water droplets forming on a cold bathroom wall

Starter Quiz