Phases

Particles in this state of matter are moving the fastest.

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Particles in this state of matter are moving the slowest.

• solid
• gas
• liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This state of matter takes ONLY the shape of its container.

• liquid

• gas

• solid

This state of matter keeps its shape and volume.

• gas
• solid
• liquid

This state of matter takes both the shape and volume of it container.

• gas
• solid
• liquid

In this state of matter, there is a strong attraction between molecules and they cannot break away from each other. 

• solid
• liquid
• gas

In this state of matter, the molecules can move around each other, but cannot break the force of attraction between them.

• liquid
• gas
• solid

In this state of matter, the molecules have enough energy to completely separate from each other.

• gas

• solid

• liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When water beads on the outside of a cold glass of water.

• vaperization
• condensation
• melting
• freezing 

When boiling water creates steam.

• condensation
• melting 
• freezing
• vaporization

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4