Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

Front

Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past one another.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

Can liquids flow?

Back

Yes, liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.

Front

Can gases flow?

Back

Yes, gases can flow and expand to fill their container.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

Do solids keep their shape?

Back

Yes, solids maintain a definite shape.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3