States of Matter

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What is the definition of 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 main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the shape of solids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape.

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What is the volume of solids?

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Solids have a definite volume.

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What is the shape of liquids?

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Liquids take the shape of their container.

Front

What is the volume of liquids?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume.

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What is the shape of gases?

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Gases take the shape of their container.

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What is the volume of gases?

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Gases have no definite volume and expand to fill their container.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4