States of Matter

When we say "state of matter", we are referring to ________________.

• Where on the map we can find it

• Cool states like Texas, California, and Florida

• What type of mixture it is

• One of the distinct forms in which matter can exist

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The four states of matter observable in everyday life are __________. (Select all that apply)

• solid

• compound

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In a solid, atoms are _________________.

• in a fixed position

• mobile but close together

• highly mobile and far apart

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In a liquid, atoms are _________________.

• in a fixed position

• mobile but close together

• highly mobile and far apart

In a gas, atoms are _________________.

• in a fixed position

• mobile but close together

• highly mobile and far apart

In a solid, atoms are _________________.

• held tightly together

• held loosely together

• repelling each other and moving apart

In a liquid, atoms are _________________.

• held tightly together

• held loosely together

• repelling each other and moving apart

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In a gas, atoms are _________________.

• held tightly together

• held loosely together

• repelling each other and moving apart

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In a plasma atoms are _______________.

• in a fixed position

• mobile but close together

• being stripped on their electrons and coming apart

• moving in tiny circles

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Changing state of matter is a ___________ change.

• physical

• chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4