What is MATTER?

• Anything that has MASS

• Anything that takes up SPACE

• Anything that has MASS and takes up SPACE

• Anything that DOES NOT have mass or take up space

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

All matter is made up of tiny _______________

• energy

• particles (atoms and molecules)

• bits

• antimatter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is a correct description for solids?

• closely arranged and in fixed positions

• closely arranged and vibrate in fixed positions

• closely arranged and can move around

When something goes from gas to liquid, it is called...

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Deposition

• Freezing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?

• Gases can be compressed because their particles are smaller than those of liquids or solids.
• Gases can be compressed because there is plenty of space between their particles.
• Gases can be compressed because they have low boiling points.
• Gases can be compressed because their particles are more elastic than those of liquids or solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?

• The particles move more slowly and become closer together.
• The particles move more slowly and become further apart.
• The particles move faster and become closer together.
• The particles move faster and become further apart. 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In which state of matter will there be the LARGEST space between molecules?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What am I? I have a fixed mass, a fixed volume, I cannot be squashed and I have a shape that changes to fit the bottom of my container?

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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Diffusion is the natural movement of molecules from:

• Areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration

• Areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

• Cold to hot environments

• Gaseous to liquid environments

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

From fastest to slowest rate of diffusion, which of the following is in the correct sequence?

• Solids, liquids, gases

• Liquids, gases, solids

• Gases, liquids, solids

• Gases, solids, liquids

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4