States of Matter & Phase Changes

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What is the state of matter with the most kinetic energy?

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Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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In which state of matter do particles vibrate in place and have a fixed volume?

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Solid

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How does the energy of particles affect their movement?

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The more energy particles have, the faster they move.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Which state of matter has both a definite shape and a definite volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the difference between boiling and evaporation?

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Boiling occurs throughout the liquid with intense heat, while evaporation occurs only at the surface and takes heat from the environment.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What are the four main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma

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What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to particles during a phase change from solid to liquid?

Back

Particles gain energy and move more freely.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4