States & Properties of Matter

anything that has weight and takes up space

• property

• purpose

• matter

• assemble

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

a trait or feature of an object you can observe or measure

• matter

• property

• assemble

• purpose

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What are the properties that make an inflated beach ball float in water?

• It is light, buoyant and filled with air.

• It is heavy, hard, and sturdy.

• It is colorful, heavy, and fun.

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, liquid, water

• solid, air, brick

• frozen, melted, solid

• solid, liquid, gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A solid has its own shape.

• True

• False

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Gases have their own shape.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Gases do not have their own shape. They take the shape of their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Liquids have their own shape.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Liquids do not have their own shape. They take the shape of their container.

This is an example of water changing from a liquid to a ________.

• solid

• gas

• liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How are these two states of matter different?

• One is cold and one is hot.

• One is a liquid and one is a solid

• One is full and the other is empty

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How are these items alike?

• They have the same purpose. All are used to write.

• They have exactly the same features. All have identical properties.