Unit 3: States of Matter

A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A state of matter that has no definite shape and no definite volume.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A solid that is made up of crystals in which particles are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.

• crystalline solid
• amorphous solid
• fluid
• superfluid

A solid made up of particles that are not arranged in a regular pattern.

• crystalline solid
• amorphous solid
• fluid
• superfluid

A substance that can easily flow.

• liquid
• gas
• solid
• fluid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Atoms of different substances stick together due to attractive forces.

• adhesion
• cohesion
• viscocity
• capillary action

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Atoms of the same substance stick together due to attractive forces.

• adhesion
• cohesion
• viscocity
• capillary action

The tendency of a liquid to rise in narrow tubes or to be drawn into small openings

• adhesion
• cohesion
• viscocity
• capillary action

A liquid's resistance to flowing.

• adhesion
• cohesion
• viscocity
• capillary action