Properties and Phases of Matter

Which of the following describes a solid?

• No definite shape or definite volume, lowest intermolecular forces

• Definite volume, takes the shape of its container, no definite shape

• Definite shape and definite volume, vibrates in place and highest intermolecular forces

• Highest Kinetic Energy

When a solid changes to a liquid as temperature increases, this is known as which phase change?

• Vaporization

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Melting

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When water vapor changes to liquid water as energy is removed, this is known as which phase change?

• melting

• freezing

• vaporization

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Letter "C" represents which state of matter on the phase change diagram shown.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In which phase of matter are the molecules of the substance farther apart from each other?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• crystal

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HS-PS1-5

Aiden is conducting an experiment in his science class. He observes that when he opens a bottle of perfume, the fragrance spreads throughout the room, filling the entire space. Which phase of matter is characterized as having no definite volume and assuming the shape of a container?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Solid

Which of the following are three phases of matter?

• proton, neutron, and electron

• solid, liquid, and gas

• color, texture, and density

• element, compound, and mixture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which phase of matter is characterized as having no definite volume and assuming the shape of a container?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Solid

Is energy being added or removed in the following phase change diagram?

• energy is being added

• energy is being removed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Analyze the phase change diagram shown. Is energy being added or removed for this phase change diagram?

• Energy is being added

• Energy is being removed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4