Year 4

Which substances do not fit into one state of matter?

In this lesson, we will learn about substances, like sand, that do not fit into one state of matter. We will also learn about non-Newtonian fluids and investigate their properties.

Year 4

Which substances do not fit into one state of matter?

In this lesson, we will learn about substances, like sand, that do not fit into one state of matter. We will also learn about non-Newtonian fluids and investigate their properties.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Give examples of substances that do not show typical properties of any state of matter
  2. Explain how some substances do not show typical properties of one state of matter
  3. Describe what a non-Newtonian fluid is

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5 Questions

Q1.
Under standard conditions a substance will always melt at the same temperature. True or False?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Particles in a liquid...
are far apart.
Correct answer: can slide past each other.
do not move.
vibrate on the spot.
Q3.
Particles in a solid...
are far apart.
can slide past each other.
do not move.
Correct answer: vibrate on the spot.
Q4.
If the temperature is below a substances melting point it is...
a gas.
a liquid.
Correct answer: a solid.
Q5.
If the temperature is above a substances boiling point it is...
Correct answer: a gas.
a liquid.
a solid.

5 Questions

Q1.
Sand is like a solid because...
it can flow
it cannot flow
it does not fill the shape of its container
Correct answer: the grains have a fixed shape
Q2.
Sand is like a liquid because...
Correct answer: it can flow
it cannot flow
it does not fill the shape of its container
the grains have a fixed shape
Q3.
Non-Newtonian fluids behave like a solid...
Always
Never
Correct answer: When a force is applied
When a force is not applied
Q4.
Non-Newtonian fluids behave like a liquid...
Always
Never
When a force is applied
Correct answer: When a force is not applied
Q5.
Which state change takes place when a liquid becomes a gas?
Correct answer: Boiling
Condensing
Freezing
Melting