States of Matter

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

Define a liquid.

• Indefinite shape, indefinite volume
• Definite shape, definite volume
• Found in stars
• Definite volume, indefinite shape

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Particles of a liquid

• are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position.
• have no viscosity.
• decrease in volume with increasing temperature.
• are free to move around one another but still touch.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Particles (molecules) in a ______________________ have more energy than the other states of matter.

• gas
• solid
• liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which has a greater distance between particles?

• Solid
• Liquid

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

A physical change is...

• a change that doesn't change the identity
• a change that makes something new.
• a chemical reaction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which form of matter has a definite shape and takes up space (has definite volume)?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• clay

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

The molecules in the picture are tightly held together with little movement. They have shape and energy.  Therefore, the picture represents _________.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Molecules move quickest in which state of matter

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• solid, liquid and gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Molecules are closest together in a 

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• plasma

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NGSS.5-PS1-1