Phase

The phase of matter with a definite volume but indefinite shape is a

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The phase of matter with a definite shape and volume is a

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Gases have a...

• definite shape and volume
• indefinite shape and volume
• definite shape and indefinite volume

The phase of matter in which the atoms are moving the fastest is

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What best describes the motion of atoms in a solid? 

• vibrating slowly in place
• sliding past each other
• moving rapidly in all directions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Adding heat energy causes the atoms to...

• move slower
• move faster
• get bigger
• get smaller

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Removing heat energy (cooling) causes the atoms to

• spread apart
• move closer together
• get larger
• get smaller

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which phase of matter is represented by the atoms in this diagram? 

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which phase of matter is represented by the atoms in this diagram? 

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The water droplets on this glass of water is showing the following phase change

• melting
• evaporation
• freezing 
• condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4