Phases of Matter

What line segment represents only the solid state?

• A-B
• B-C
• C-D
• D-E

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Between which points is the substance changing state?

• A-B only. 
• A-B, C-D, E-F
• B-C only. 
• B-C, D-E

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

How are solids different from liquids?

• particles in solids are moving freely around each other.
• particles in solids have no motion.
• particles in solids are vibrating in place.
• particles in solids have more motion than in liquids

Which state of matter has molecules that slide past each other but stay close together? They do not form a regular pattern.

• solid
• liquid
• gas

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

In which state are the particles least able to move?  (Which is the solid?)

• State A
• State B
• State C
• None

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Change from Gas to Solid is called........

• Sublimation
• Deposition
• Fusion
• condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Define a liquid.

• Indefinite shape, indefinite volume
• Definite shape, definite volume
• Found in stars
• Definite volume, indefinite shape

What can be determined by measuring the speed of molecules?

• volume
• density
• pressure
• temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

During a phase change, the temperature

• increases
• decreases
• fluctuates
• stays the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

heat always travels from _____ to ______ objects

• hot to cold
• cold to hot
• cold to cold
• hot to hot

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4