Matter and Kinetic Energy

In which state of matter are the atoms or molecules packed tightly together in a fixed position?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

What happens to the atoms or molecules in a liquid as it gets warmer?

• They move slower and come closer together.

• They move faster and spread out more.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

If you were to cool down a gas, what would you expect to happen to the kinetic energy of its atoms or molecules?

• The kinetic energy would increase.

• The kinetic energy would decrease.

• The kinetic energy would stay the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What characteristic is common to atoms and molecules in both liquids and gases but not in solids?

• They have a definite shape.

• They are tightly packed.

• They can flow and take the shape of their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How does the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in solids compare to the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in gases?

• The kinetic energy is higher in the solid.

• The kinetic energy is lower in the solid.

• The kinetic energy is the same in both.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which statement is true about the atoms and molecules in gases compared to the atoms and molecules in liquids?

• Atoms and molecules in gases are closer together.

• Atoms and molecules in gases are further apart and move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Which of the following statements is true about solids?

• Definite shape and definite volume

• NO definite shape and No definite volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Match the picture to the correct state of matter:

• liquid

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• gas

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• solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Match the following states of Matter

• Liquid

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• Solid

• 
• Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4