State of Matter

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What is condensation?

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The process by which moisture in the air changes to liquid or solid form.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is evaporation?

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The process of changing a liquid into a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls to Earth’s surface as rain, snow, sleet or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the melting point?

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The point (temperature) at which a solid changes to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What are the states of matter?

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Forms that matter can take – solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is sublimation?

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The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is deposition?

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The process by which a gas changes directly into a solid without becoming a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the role of temperature in changing states of matter?

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Temperature affects the energy of particles, which can lead to changes in state, such as melting or boiling.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4