States of Matter and Heat Transfer

Which has the highest thermal energy?

• A

• B

• C

• A and B are equal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which statement is true based on the image shown?

• A and B are in thermal equilibrium.

• C is the hottest.

• The molecules of C are moving fastest.

• Thermal energy will transfer from C to B.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Solids do not take the shape of their container.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Thermal energy transfers from a cold object to a hot object. That is why our hand feels cold when we hold an ice cube.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If a substance absorbs thermal energy, its temperature will increase.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The molecules of an object that absorbs thermal energy will move faster.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

There are more than 4 states of matter.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In order to change the state of matter, thermal energy must be absorbed or released.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following will transfer thermal energy?

• condensation

• evaporation

• conduction

• melting

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which method of heat transfer will require physical contact between objects?

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• boiling