Properties of Matter SC.5.P.8.1

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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

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and 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 does not have a definite shape or volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the particle arrangement in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed together in a fixed position.

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What is the particle arrangement in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another.

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What is the particle arrangement in a gas?

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Particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object occupies.