Three States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and takes up a definite amount of space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a liquid?

Back

A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume and fills the entire space of its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How are the particles in a solid arranged?

Back

The particles in a solid are tightly packed together.

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How are the particles in a liquid arranged?

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The particles in a liquid are less tightly packed than in a solid.

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How are the particles in a gas arranged?

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The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the shape of a liquid when poured into a different container?

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A liquid takes the shape of the container it is poured into.

Front

What happens to the shape of a gas when it is in a container?

Back

A gas spreads out and fills the entire container.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice, wood, and metal are examples of solids.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3