Properties of matter Review.

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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

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How can we best describe a solid?

Back

Solids have a defined shape.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Can solids vary in weight?

Back

Yes, solids can be light or heavy.

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How can we best describe a gas?

Back

Gases fill the space they are in and move in no pattern.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Which of these is an example of a gas?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is the defining characteristic of a liquid?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

Particles in a solid are closely packed 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.

Front

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

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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