States of Matter

Front

What is the change of state from a solid to a liquid called?

Back

Melting

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What must happen to a substance to change from a gas to a liquid?

Back

It must decrease in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What state of matter is characterized by having no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What must happen to a substance to change from a liquid to a solid?

Back

It must decrease in temperature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the change of state from a liquid to a gas called?

Back

Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the change of state from a gas to a solid called?

Back

Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it melts?

Back

The particles gain energy and move more freely.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when it cools down?

Back

The particles lose energy and may condense into a liquid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4