States of Matter

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What happens to the attractive forces holding particles together when they move faster?

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The attractive forces get weaker.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the attractive forces when particles in matter move slower?

Back

The attractive forces get stronger.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What are viscosity and surface tension special properties of?

Back

Liquid.

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What type of solid has particles that are not arranged in any specific pattern?

Back

Amorphous.

Front

In which state of matter are particles moving the fastest?

Back

Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What is the state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

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Gas.

Front

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

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The energy increases, causing particles to vibrate faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

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

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4