Phase Change Critical Juncture

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What are the three phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to molecules in a solid?

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Molecules are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to molecules in a liquid?

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Molecules are close together but can move around each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to molecules in a gas?

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Molecules are far apart and move freely away from each other.

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What is phase change?

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A transition of matter from one state to another, such as solid to liquid or liquid to gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid turns into gas, usually when heat is applied.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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The process where gas turns into liquid, usually when it cools down.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is melting?

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The process where solid turns into liquid when heat is applied.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is freezing?

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The process where liquid turns into solid when heat is removed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the role of energy in phase changes?

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Energy is either absorbed or released during phase changes, affecting molecular movement.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4