States of Matter

What are the 2 things that determine whether something is a solid, liquid, or a gas?

• the color of the matter

• the motion of the particles in the matter

• the forces between the particles of matter

• the matter's ability to react with other matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When particles in matter move faster, they move farther apart. What happens to the attractive forces holding the particles together?

• the attractive forces get stronger

• the attractive forces get weaker

• the attractive forces do not change

• there is not enough information to answer this question

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When particles in matter move slower, they move closer together. What happens to the attractive forces?

• the attractive forces get stronger

• the attractive forces become weaker

• the attractive forces do not change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following are properties of a solid? There is more than one correct answer.

• definite shape

• definite volume

• particles are packed tightly together

• attractive forces between particles are strong

What are the 2 types of solids?

• crystalline solids

• metalloid solids

• noble solids

• amorphous solids

If a solid has particles that are not arranged in any specific pattern, what type of solid would it be classified as?

• crystalline

• amorphous

What are 2 examples of crystalline solids?

• diamonds

• glass

• table salt

• rubber

What are the properties of a liquid? There is more than one correct answer.

• definite shape

• definite volume

• attractive forces between particles are weaker than in a solid

• take the shape of the container they are in

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which has higher viscosity: a liquid that flows very quickly, or a liquid that flows very slowly?

• a liquid that flows very slowly

• a liquid that flows very quickly

Viscosity and surface tension are 2 special properties of what state of matter?

• solid

• liquid

• gas