1.2 States of Matter Savvas

Which statement best describes the substance falling from the sky?

• Ice is the solid form of air.

• Snow is the gaseous form of water.

• Snow is the solid form of water.

• Ice is the liquid form of air.

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Based on the pictures, what must be true?

• The temperature in the room is greater than 0°C.

• The particles in the water are not moving.

• The water is evaporating.

• The temperature in the room is less than 0°C.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Look at the three flasks of water. Which option correctly compares the particles of water in its different states?

• Flask 1: The particles are slipping and sliding past each other. Flask 2: There are no particles. Flask 3: The particles are not moving.

• Flask 1: The particles are packed close together. Flask 2: The particles are changing states. Flask 3: The particles are far apart.

• Flask 1: The particles are slipping and sliding past each other. Flask 2: The particles are far apart and moving in all directions. Flask 3: The particles are packed close together.

• Flask 1: The particles are spread far apart. Flask 2: The particles are tightly packed together. Flask 3: The particles are bouncing off of each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The table shows some ways humans use water. Which is the best addition to the table?

• Add the word "skating" to gas.

• Add the word "cooking" to liquid.

• Add the word "heating" to solid.

• Add the word "bathing" to gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Why does the water look different in the bottle than it does in the glass?

• The bottle and the glass are different colors. Water looks different in different colored containers.

• The bottle holds more water than the glass. Water looks different when there is more of it.

• The bottle holds less water than the glass. Water looks different when there is less of it.

• The bottle and the glass are different shapes. Water takes the shape of the container it is in.

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Which process describes the change from liquid water to solid ice?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Melting

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