Particle Movement

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What does 'increasing energy' mean in terms of particle movement?

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It means an increase in movement of the particles.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Which state of matter has particles that move the least?

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Solid

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to particles as they increase in movement?

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They begin to spread out more and move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What occurs when sugar is added to water and stirred?

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The sugar dissolves in the water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid.

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What is the state of matter where particles are close together but can move past each other?

Back

Liquid.

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What is the state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely?

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Gas.

Front

What happens to the energy of particles when they are heated?

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Their energy increases, causing them to move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is diffusion in the context of particle movement?

Back

The process where particles spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is the effect of temperature on the movement of particles?

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Higher temperatures increase particle movement, while lower temperatures decrease it.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4