States of Matter

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What is matter?

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Everything that takes up space and has mass.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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A __________ takes the shape of its container.

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Liquid.

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What is a solid?

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Matter that 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

Matter that takes the shape of its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a gas?

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Matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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Molecules in a solid are:

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Tightly packed.

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Molecules in a liquid are:

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Loosely packed.

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Molecules in a gas are:

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Far apart and move freely.

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Can a solid change its shape?

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No, a solid has a definite shape.