States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Describe the particle arrangement in a solid.

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In a solid, particles are tightly packed together in a fixed arrangement.

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

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another, allowing the liquid to take the shape of its container.

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What is the defining characteristic of gases in terms of particle movement?

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Gas particles are fast-moving and spread out to fill the entire volume of their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the particles of a substance when it freezes?

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The particles lose energy, move closer together, and form a solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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

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Vaporization.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for a solid changing into a liquid?

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids and liquids to vaporize into gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for the change of state from gas to liquid?

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the difference between an amorphous solid and a crystalline solid?

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An amorphous solid lacks a definite structure, while a crystalline solid has a well-defined geometric structure.