Critical Juncture Review

the tiny pieces that all matter—all the stuff in the world—is made of

• atoms
• planets
• cells
• molecules

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

the temperature at which a substance changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase

• freezing point
• boiling point
• melting point
• condensation point

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

letters and numbers showing the types and number of atoms that repeat to make up a substance

• numeric pattern
• alphabetical code
• chemical formula
• mathematical equation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

a process in which atoms rearrange to form new substances

• chemical reaction
• physical reaction
• biological reaction
• nuclear reaction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

able to cause damage

• corrosive

• innocuous
• helpful
• beneficial

a structure formed by repeating groups of atoms linked together in a large network

• extended structure

• element
• monomer
• isotope

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

a substance that is added to soil to help plants grow

• fungicide
• fertilizer
• herbicide
• pesticide

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

the temperature at which a substance changes from the solid phase to the liquid phase

• Melting point
• Condensation point
• Freezing point
• Boiling point

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see

• model
• confusion
• complication
• painting

a group of atoms joined together in a particular way

• molecule
• cell
• organism
• rock

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1