Phases of Matter

Front

What is a substance that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

Which state of matter takes up ALL the space inside a container?

Back

Gas

Front

True or False: During a phase change, the temperature remains the same.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What type of changes are all phase changes classified as?

Back

Physical changes

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What theory states that all particles in matter are constantly moving?

Back

Kinetic theory

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

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

Back

They gain energy and move more freely.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the change of state from solid to gas without becoming liquid?

Back

Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4