States of Matter and Changes of State

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter with an indefinite shape and indefinite volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming droplets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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In which state of matter are particles tightly packed in fixed positions?

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In a solid state of matter, particles are tightly packed in fixed positions.

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What is viscosity?

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Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What happens during melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid changes into a liquid when heated.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens during freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid changes into a solid when cooled.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4