States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to the particles of a substance when it changes from solid to liquid?

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The particles gain energy and move more freely.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

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Sublimation.

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is the defining characteristic of a liquid state of matter?

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Has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is the defining characteristic of a solid state of matter?

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Has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the defining characteristic of a gas state of matter?

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Has no definite shape or volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to the temperature of a substance during melting?

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The temperature remains constant until the entire solid has melted.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for the temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid?

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Melting point.

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What is the term for the temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to gas?

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Boiling point.

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