STATES OF MATTER-GRADE 9

The particles of a _____ have large spaces between them.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• none of these

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In which state of matter do the particles have the most energy?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Why can liquids not be compressed easily?

• The particles are in a random arrangement

• The particles are closely packed

• The particles are free to move over each other

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Why do solids have a fixed shape?

• The particles are fixed in place

• The particles are closely packed

• The particles vibrate

What would cause a decrease in particle movement?

• decrease atoms

• increase in space between atoms

• decrease in temperature

• increase in mass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4