States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heat is added?

Back

They vibrate faster but remain in fixed positions.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when heat is added?

Back

They move faster and spread apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the melting point of ice in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

32 Degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

Back

0 Degrees Celsius.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume decreases.

Front

What happens to the density of a substance when it changes from solid to liquid?

Back

Density usually decreases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4