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What is the property of solids that makes them maintain their shape?

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Solids are rigid, meaning they have a fixed shape and do not flow.

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What state of matter is characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?

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

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What happens to a liquid when it is poured onto a flat surface?

Back

The liquid spreads out to cover a larger area.

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What is the property of materials that can be stretched and return to their original shape?

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Flexibility is the property of materials like rubber bands that can be stretched.

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What is the term used to describe a thick, sticky liquid like honey?

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Viscosity is the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; honey is considered viscous.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid in terms of particle arrangement?

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In solids, particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement, while in liquids, particles are close but can move past each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an example of a rigid object?

Back

A pencil is an example of a rigid object.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids, while decreasing temperature can cause liquids to freeze into solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the property of a liquid that allows it to flow easily?

Back

Fluidity is the property that allows liquids to flow.

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What happens to the shape of a liquid when it is placed in a container?

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A liquid takes the shape of the container it is in.