Properties of Matter The particles are highly rigid. 12.4.15 Understand that an increase in temperature generally causes things to expand, and that a decrease in temperature Takes the shape of the container. 3) Identify and describe the particle in each phase of matter and how they are different in each phase of matter. Pure Water. It has a de•nite mass. in the right column. If the material is a pure substance, further classify it as either an . Chemistry: Classifying Matter. or . In the center column, state whether the material is a . Gold 9. Similarly, if the material is … Brass. Classify each of the following substances as an element, a compound, a solution (homogenous mixture, or a heterogeneous mixture. States of Matter Unit 4th Grade Learning Standards 12.4.14 Understand that matter is usually found in 3 states: liquid, solid, and gas and be able to identify the properties of each. You will not need to use every term. It has a de•nite mass. pure substance. 1. The three most common phases of matter on Earth are solids, liquids and gases. Sand 2. The particles are not rigid. Oxygen 11. Pure air. 13. 4. mixture. 1) What is matter? compound. Carbon Dioxide 8. It cannot be compressed. 7. 2) Name the three phases (states) of matter? Understand that water can be found in all three forms. Salt 3. The particles are closely packed. Soda just opened 6. Soil 5. The particles are tightly packed. Matter is something that has mass and volume. It has a •xed shape and structure. 1) is the amount of matter that makes up something. It cannot be compressed. Classifying Matter Worksheet. Salt Water. or a . Particles are not rigid. 10. Classify each of the materials below. Italian Salad Dressing 12. Faster Matter Slower Volume Use your notes from pages 1 – 2 and the terms in the vocabulary box to fill in the blanks for the following nine questions. 2) is the amount of space that a material takes up. element.