What States of Matter ?

At higher temperatures

• particles in an object have less energy
• particles in an object move faster
• a gas contracts

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A gas

• has a definite shape but no definite volume
• has a definite volume but no definite shape
• has fast-moving particles

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

A gas

• has a definite shape but no definite volume
• has a definite volume but no definite shape
• has fast-moving particles

Define a liquid.

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Define a liquid.

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

What are the states of matter?

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-2