Phases of Matter

A state of matter with a definite volume, but no definite shape is a(n) __________________.

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

A state of matter with a definite volume and shape is a(n) __________________.

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume.

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

Describe the particles in a solid. 

• Far apart and move in all directions at great speed

• Loose particles that move freely around one another

• Particles packed together. Vibrate in place.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Describe the particles in a gas. 

• Far apart and move in all directions at great speed

• Loose particles that move freely around one another

• Particles packed together. Vibrate in place.

Describe the particles in a liquid. 

• Far apart and move in all directions at great speed

• Loose particles that move freely around one another

• Particles packed together. Vibrate in place.

The energy of matter in motion is known as _________

• mechanical

• potential

• thermal

• kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Is energy added or removed when a gas changes into a solid?

• Energy is added

• Energy is removed

• Energy is neither added or removed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Is energy added or removed when a liquid changes into a gas?

• Energy is added

• Energy is removed

• Energy is neither added or removed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Molecules will move faster and farther apart when state changes from ________. 

• liquid to solid

• gas to liquid

• gas to solid

• liquid to gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4