Particle Motion and Phases of Matter

A gas

• has a definite shape but no definite volume
• has a definite volume but no definite shape
• has fast-moving particles

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Define a liquid.

• Indefinite shape, indefinite volume
• Definite shape, definite volume
• Found in stars
• Definite volume, indefinite shape

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The state of matter that has no definite size or shape is

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which has a greater distance between particles?

• Solid
• Liquid

Which form of matter fills the space like it has in the balloon?

• liquid
• string
• solid
• gas

Molecules move quickest in which state of matter

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• solid, liquid and gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

If the tops were removed from the cylinders, the following would happen:

• The solid would fly out of the container
• The liquid would fly out of the container.
• The gas would fly out of the container.
• They ALL would fly out of the container.

What does this picture represent? 

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

State of matter with no definite shape or volume.

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• Mississippi

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4