U3ML2: States of Matter

The combined total of the kinetic and potential energy in a material is called _____.

• radiant energy

• nuclear energy

• chemical energy

• thermal energy

When water is heated on a stove, which kind of energy is transferred from the element to the water?

• element energy

• heat energy

• kinetic energy

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

While a substance is boiling, its temperature ______.

• increases

• decreases

• does not change

• may increase or decrease, depending on the substance

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Thermal energy can increase even if the average kinetic energy is constant.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

(a)   energy is stored energy due to the interactions between objects or particles

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Adding thermal energy to a cup of water may cause the particles to _____.

• move faster

• move closer together

• slow down

• collide less frequently

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

During a hot shower, water vapor fogs up the cooler mirror when it turns to water. This is an example of _____.

• condensation

• deposition

• sublimation

• vaporization

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Marco put a pot of water on to boil eggs. Half an hour later, he returned to find the pot dry. This is an example of _____.

• condensation

• deposition

• sublimation

• vaporization

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Nathan claims that large bodies of water cool more slowly than small bodies of water. Describe an investigation that would provide evidence to support Nathan’s claim. Be sure to identify the tools Nathan needs to do the investigation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Explain why different substances are solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature.

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