2023-24 Physical Science 2C "States of Matter"

A substance may exist in more than one state of matter at the same time.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Matter can exist in four physical "states" or "phases". Which one is NOT a state or phase of matter?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

• powder

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

• none of the states of matter have a fixed shape

What property measures a fluid's resistance to flow?

• viscosity

• density

• fluidity

• particle spacing

• syrupidity

Gas particles of a particular substance move faster than those found in solids of that substance.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

All solids consist of particles arranged in regular repeating patterns.

• True

• False

Select the THREE following states (or "phases") of matter which are considered fluids.

• crystalline solid

• plasma

• liquid

• gas

Select the THREE characteristics of fluids.

• the ability to change shape to match its container

• close particle spacing

• changeable volume

• low compressibility

• high compressibility

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What are the TWO opposing properties of matter that are the primary determinates of the state of matter?

• kinetic energy (aka "particle motion")

• attractive forces between particles

• negative (repellent) forces between particles

• potential energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

All matter except solids are in constant "random" motion.

• True

• False