Matter Changing States

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

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Vaporization

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the basic shape of a liquid?

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A liquid takes the shape of its container.

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What is dry ice primarily made of?

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Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide.

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Define matter.

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

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What state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

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What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What do lightning and stars have in common?

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Both contain plasma.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

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What happens to the molecules in a substance when it changes from solid to liquid?

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The molecules gain energy and move apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4