Phases of Matter

The theory that states that all particles in matter are constantly moving; helps to describe the phases of matter

• behavior of gases
• kinetic theory 
• matter matters
• temperature 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Solids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Liquids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Gases are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Gas particles have the ________ kinetic energy because they move the fastest.

• least
• most

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

When a liquid changes its phase and turns into a solid it is known as

• condensation.
• melting.
• vaporization.
• freezing or solidification.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a gas changes its phase and turns into a liquid it is known as

• condensation.
• sublimation.
• vaporization.
• freezing or solidification.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a gas changes its phase and turns into a solid it is known as

• deposition.
• sublimation.
• condensation.
• freezing or solidification.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When a solid changes its phase and turns into a gas it is known as

• deposition.
• melting.
• condensation.
• sublimation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

All phase changes are

• chemical changes
• chemical reactions
• physical changes
• irreversable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4