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States of Matter

States of Matter

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The particles gain energy and move more freely.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Sublimation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Has a definite volume but no definite shape.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Has a definite shape and volume.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Has no definite shape or volume.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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