States of Matter

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

• indefinite volume and indefinite shape

• definite volume and a definite shape

• definite volume and an indefinite shape

• indefinite volume and a definite shape

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?

• gas 
• solid
• liquid
• plasma

In which state of matter do particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them? 

• crystal
• liquid
• gas
• solid

In which state of matter are the particles least able to move?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Matter is made up of particles. Which of the following statements is true about these particles?

• The particles that make up solids do not move

• The particles that make up liquids do not move

• The particles that make up all matter are constantly in motion

• Only the particles that make up gases are constantly in motion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Kinetic energy is...

• energy carried in ultraviolet waves

• energy stored in food

• energy in motion

• energy from splitting an atom

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What two factors affect an object's kinetic energy?

• area and volume

• mass and weight

• weight and height

• mass and speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Increasing an object's mass will increase its kinetic energy.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

At higher temperatures

• particles in an object have less kinetic energy

• particles in an object move faster

• a gas contracts

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following states of matter has the LOWEST level of kinetic energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4