Matter Unit

These tiny particles make up all matter in the universe.

• elements

• atoms

• neutrons

• micromolecules

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

How many basic states of matter?

• 10

• 5

• 3

• 2

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This state of matter has a definite shape and volume and mass.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

This state of matter has a definite volume and mass, but not a definite shape.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

This state of matter has a definite mass, but not a definite volume or shape.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

This state of matter is the most common in the universe.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Atoms in this state are packed closely and vibrate in place.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Atoms in this state can slip past each other, but are not very far apart.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Atoms in this state move quickly and are as far apart as possible.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A substance made up of only one kind of atom is called _____?

• compound

• molecule

• element

• proton