Matter Matters

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids take the shape of their container but have a definite volume.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4