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

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

Which form of matter fills the space like it has in the balloon?

• liquid
• string
• solid
• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The milk in the glass has volume and takes the shape of its container. Therefore, it is assumed that milk is a ______________.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...

• speed up and move farther apart
• speed up and move closer together
• slow down and move farther apart
• slow down and move closer together

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When the temperature of matter increases the particles...

• speed up and move closer
• speed up and move farther apart
• slow down and move closer together
• slow down and move farther apart

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

If the tops were removed from the cylinders, the following would happen:

• The solid would fly out of the container
• The liquid would fly out of the container.
• The gas would fly out of the container.
• They ALL would fly out of the container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has particles that are stuck in one spot but vibrate?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4