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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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Define crystalline solid.

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A solid whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered structure, forming a crystal lattice.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a cubic crystalline solid?

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A type of crystalline solid that has equal dimensional sides.

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What characterizes a liquid state of matter?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to take the shape of their container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

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Define trigonal crystalline solid.

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A type of crystalline solid that has a diamond-shaped cube with pointed ends.

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What is a monoclinic crystalline solid?

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A type of crystalline solid that has a small diamond, almost cubic.

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How do particle diagrams represent different states of matter?

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Particle diagrams show the arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the significance of temperature in states of matter?

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Temperature affects the energy of particles, influencing their state (solid, liquid, gas).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4