States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What happens to the molecules of a liquid when it is heated?

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The molecules of the liquid get farther apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is the fourth state of matter that consists of electrically charged particles.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the state of matter where particles are packed closely together and vibrate?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter where particles move freely and have high energy?

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Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the main difference between plasma and gas?

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Plasma has electrically charged particles, while gas does not.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is the state of matter that has an indefinite shape but a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

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What is the state of matter that has both indefinite shape and volume?

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Gas.

Front

What is the molecular attraction like in a gas?

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Very weak.

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What is the molecular attraction like in a solid?

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Strong.