States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the defining characteristic of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What phase change occurs when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What phase change occurs when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Boiling or Vaporization.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the particles in a substance when heat is added?

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The particles gain energy, move faster, and may change state.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the state of matter with no definite shape but a definite volume?

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Liquid.

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What is the state of matter with neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

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Gas.

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What is the effect of temperature on the distance between particles in a substance?

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As temperature increases, the distance between particles generally increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What phase change occurs when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

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Freezing.