FOSS Solids and Liquids Unit (Part 1)

Front

What is the property of solids that makes them maintain their shape?

Back

Solids are rigid, meaning they have a fixed shape and do not flow.

Front

What state of matter is characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

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

Front

What happens to a liquid when it is poured onto a flat surface?

Back

The liquid spreads out to cover a larger area.

Front

What is the property of materials that can be stretched and return to their original shape?

Back

Flexibility is the property of materials like rubber bands that can be stretched.

Front

What is the term used to describe a thick, sticky liquid like honey?

Back

Viscosity is the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; honey is considered viscous.

Front

What is the difference between a solid and a liquid in terms of particle arrangement?

Back

In solids, particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement, while in liquids, particles are close but can move past each other.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is an example of a rigid object?

Back

A pencil is an example of a rigid object.

Front

How does temperature affect the state of matter?

Back

Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids, while decreasing temperature can cause liquids to freeze into solids.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the property of a liquid that allows it to flow easily?

Back

Fluidity is the property that allows liquids to flow.

Front

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

Back

A liquid takes the shape of the container it is in.