States of Matter TCI

the physical form matter takes on as determined by the arrangement and motion of its atoms or molecules

• flubber

• state of matter

• sonic

• energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In a ________, the atoms or molecules are closely packed and touching one another, and they are unable to move around within the solid. They can only vibrate in place.

• solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In a ___________, a substance is in the state of matter in which its atoms or molecules are closely packed and touching one another but are not held in fixed positions.

• liquid

• Vapor

• Solid

• Gas

the state of matter in which atoms or molecules are completely separated from one another by empty space and can move around independently of one another

• gas

• Plasma

• Solids

• Liquids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

the amount of force exerted over a certain area

• Pressure

• Mass

• Volume

• Temperature

a tool developed by scientists to predict the state a substance at certain temperatures and pressures

• State Diagram

• Topographic Map

• Ruler

• Stethoscope

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The total energy of the motion of the atoms and molecules in an object or sample of matter.

• thermal energy

• electrical charge

• gravitational force

• total mass

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance. Remember, kinetic energy is the energy of motion of an object, such as a particle of a substance.

• Temperature

• Potential energy

• Momentum

• Mass

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

to change state from a liquid to a gas at the surface of the liquid

• Evaporate

• Boil

• Sublimate

• Condense

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

to change state from a solid to a gas

• Sublime

• Evaporate

• Boil

• Condense

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4