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States of Matter

States of Matter

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

3rd - 4th 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 primary states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do particles behave in a solid state of matter?

Back

Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A liquid takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Describe the behavior of gas particles. How do they differ from solids and liquids?

Back

Gas particles are far apart, move freely, and fill the entire volume of their container.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Steam.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the shape of a gas when it is placed in a container?

Back

It takes the shape of the container and expands to fill it.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a substance that can exist in all three states of matter?

Back

A substance that can exist in all three states is called a 'phase'.

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