States of Matter and Phase Changes

Anything that has mass and takes up space is

• matter.

• volume.

• compounds.

• mixtures.

The amount of matter in an object is

• volume.

• weight.

• area.

• mass.

The amount of space an object takes up is

• mass.

• matter.

• always changing.

• volume.

The state of matter with a definite volume and shape is

• solid.

• liquid.

• gas.

• plasma.

The state of matter that is characterized by extremely high temperatures and the ability to conduct electricity is

• solid.

• liquid.

• gas.

• plasma.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape is

• solid.

• liquid.

• gas.

• plasma.

Which of the following are characterized by volumes that do not change?

• solid

• gas

• plasma

• liquid

What state of matter is characterized by high energy particles that move quickly and spread out giving it no definite volume or shape?

• gas

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Another name for the change that occurs when a substance goes from one state of matter to another is

• physical reaction.

• chemical reaction.

• phase change.

• transformation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the name of the phase change that occurs when a solid turns to a liquid?

• melting

• freezing

• condensation

• sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4