States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas

What is a characteristic of liquids according to the text?

• They have a definite shape

• They have a definite volume

• They are made up of tightly packed particles

• They take the shape of their container with loosely packed particles

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

How do the characteristics of gases differ from solids and liquids?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What are the three main states of matter?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Vapor

• Solid, Liquid, Air

• Solid, Liquid, Fire

Examples of each state include ice, water, and ___

What characteristic defines solids as having a definite shape and volume?

• Closely packed particles

• High compressibility

• Irregular shape

• Low density