Properties and Changes in Matter

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What are the two main types of matter that can be found in a mixture like chicken noodle soup?

Back

Solids and liquids.

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What type of matter conforms to the shape of its container?

Back

A liquid.

Front

What is the solid form of water called?

Back

Ice.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What characteristic defines solids in terms of size and shape?

Back

Solids have their own size and shape.

Front

What type of matter maintains its shape when moved from one container to another?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

Front

What happens to liquid water when it is cooled to 0 degrees Celsius?

Back

It freezes and becomes ice.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

How do the particles in a solid behave compared to those in a liquid?

Back

Particles in a solid are closely packed and vibrate in place, while particles in a liquid are more loosely packed and can move around each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

Back

A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has distinct, separate components.

Front

What is an example of a solid that can change shape when force is applied?

Back

A piece of clay.