Composition of Matter (Part 2)

Any object that is made up of atoms and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A physical property of matter that results from the arrangement of molecules.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The phase(s) of a substance whose particles (atoms or molecules) are so close to each other that they cannot change (switch) their position compared to the particles surrounding them.

• solid
• liquid

• gas

The phase(s) of a substance whose particles (atoms or molecules) can change their position compared to the particles surrounding them.

• solid
• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The phase of this substance has particles that vibrate (wiggle) in place.

The phase of this substance has particles that are constantly in contact with each other as they bump into and past each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The phase of this substance has particles that are widely spaced apart, except when they happen to bump into each other.

The ability to move or cause a change.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A form of energy that makes particles move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Heat is a form of energy that makes particles move ______.

• faster
• slower

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4