Solids, Liquids and Gases

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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How can you identify a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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How can you identify a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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How can you identify a gas?

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A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is the molecular arrangement in solids?

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Molecules in solids are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.

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What is the molecular arrangement in liquids?

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Molecules in liquids are close together but can move past one another.

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What is the molecular arrangement in gases?

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Molecules in gases are far apart and move freely.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to the molecules in a solid when it is heated?

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The molecules gain energy and vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid when it is heated?

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The molecules gain energy and may move fast enough to become a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4