Year 2

What are the differences between solids, liquids and gases?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the differences between solids, liquids and gases. We will look at examples of each, before moving on to learning about how the particles are arranged in solids, liquids and gases.

Year 2

What are the differences between solids, liquids and gases?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the differences between solids, liquids and gases. We will look at examples of each, before moving on to learning about how the particles are arranged in solids, liquids and gases.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Examples of solids, liquids and gases
  2. How to identify solids, liquids and gases

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4 Questions

Q1.
Solids fill the shape of the container that they are in. True or false?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q2.
Gases do not flow. True or false?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q3.
Liquids are difficult to hold. True or false?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q4.
Tick the example of a liquid from the options below.
An apple.
Oxygen.
Correct answer: Water.