States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What happens to the molecules of a liquid when it is heated?

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The molecules of the liquid get farther apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids take the shape of their container.

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How do gas particles behave compared to solid particles?

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Gas particles are less densely packed and move freely.

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What causes a hot air balloon to rise?

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The particles inside the balloon move faster and farther apart when heated.

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What occurs when water freezes into ice?

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The arrangement of the particles changes into a solid structure.

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What is the main difference between solids and liquids?

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Solids have a fixed shape, while liquids take the shape of their container.

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What is the definition of a phase change?

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A phase change is the transition of a substance from one state of matter to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the energy of particles during melting?

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Energy is added to the particles, allowing them to move more freely.

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What is the state of matter with the least molecular attraction?

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Gas.