Properties of Matter: SC.5.P.8.1, 8.3

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the property of a solid that allows it to keep its shape?

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Solids have closely packed particles that vibrate in place, allowing them to maintain a fixed shape.

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How can you identify a liquid?

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You can identify a liquid by its ability to flow and take the shape of its container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and may begin to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid is called melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4