Properties of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the term for the amount of space something takes up?

Back

Volume

Front

What type of change occurs when the form or shape of a substance changes but its chemical makeup remains the same?

Back

Physical change

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

How are the particles in a liquid arranged?

Back

Loose and have high energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the state of matter that has no fixed shape and takes the shape of its container?

Back

Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is a characteristic property of solids?

Back

They have a fixed shape and volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

Back

They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4