States of Matter

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What must happen for a liquid to change into a gas?

Back

The temperature must increase.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What must happen for a liquid to change into a solid?

Back

The temperature must decrease.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the process called when a liquid becomes a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past each other.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process of a gas changing into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-4