States of Matter

Which of diagrams shows the spacing of atoms in a liquid?

• A

• B

• C

• A and B

Which of diagrams shows the spacing of atoms in a gas?

• A

• B

• C

• A and C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of diagrams shows the spacing of atoms in a solid?

• A

• B

• C

• B and C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The molecules of a substance are moving rapidly in a container. The molecules do not interact with each other. If the container is opened, the molecules will escape from the container. In what phase of matter are the molecules in the container?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

The molecule arrangement of ice, water and steam are very different. _______ has the most ordered arrangement, ______ has the next most orderly arrangement, and ___________ has the least orderly arrangement of molecules.

• ice, water, steam

• steam, water, ice

• water, steam, ice

• water, ice, steam

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What state of matter has a definite volume and a definite shape?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

What state of matter has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container, as seen in these pictures?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Solids are often defined as having a definite shape, while gases and liquids have no definite shape. This can best be explained by the fact that

• solids have a more ordered arrangement of atoms than liquids and gases.

• in solids molecules move faster than in liquids or gases.

• solids have less internal energy than liquids and gases.

• solids have the least orderly internal structure.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Based on the data presented in the Venn Diagram, circle B MOST LIKELY represents the __________ phase.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which substance has the most energy?

• ice

• water

• steam

• there is no difference in particle energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4