States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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

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What is a liquid?

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

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter similar to gas but consists of charged particles and is found in stars.

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How do solids differ from liquids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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How do liquids differ from gases?

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Liquids have a definite volume and take the shape of their container, while gases have neither definite shape nor volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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The particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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The particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.