States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids take the shape of their container but have a definite volume.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is OOBLEC an example of?

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OOBLEC is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid, which behaves like a solid under pressure and like a liquid when at rest.

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What is a container in terms of states of matter?

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A container is an object that holds a substance, allowing it to take the shape of the container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4