States of Matter

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What are the four main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma.

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Define a solid.

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A solid has a definite shape and definite volume.

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Define a liquid.

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A liquid has a definite volume but an indefinite shape.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Define a gas.

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A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gas is ionized and conducts electricity.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4