States of Matter

Matter that keeps its size but takes the shape of its container is called a

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• mass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When a gas cools, it changes to a liquid form. This process is known as

• evaporation

• condensation

• transpiration

• transportation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Matter that can freely change shape and size

• gas

• solid

• liquid

Which of the following will take the shape of its container?

• a crayon in a box

• an ice cube

• a pencil on the desk

• milk in the carton

When a solid changes to a liquid state by adding heat energy, it is called

• freezing

• evaporating

• boiling

• melting

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What do you predict will happen if you leave your popsicle on the sidewalk during a hot summer day?

• The Popsicle will change from a solid to a liquid.

• The Popsicle will change from a liquid to a gas.

• The Popsicle will change from a gas to a liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following defines matter?

• anything without mass

• anything with mass and takes up space

• anything with mass but doesn't take up space

• anything without mass and doesn't take up space

When a liquid changes to a solid state by taking away heat energy, it is called

• freezing

• melting

• boiling

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is needed for both boiling and melting to occur?

• solids

• gases

• heat

• pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4