States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Describe the arrangement of particles in a solid.

Back

Particles in a solid are closely packed together in a fixed position.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid?

Back

Particles in a liquid are loose and can slip past each other.

Front

What is the defining characteristic of a gas?

Back

A gas has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What state of matter has both a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a substance when it changes from a solid to a liquid?

Back

The particles gain energy and move more freely.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4