Solids Liquids and Gases

Matter that has a definite shape and takes up a definite amount of space...

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

If the molecules in a substance are arranged in a tight & organized pattern, the matter must be in which state?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

States of matter can be changed by _________________

• cooling

• heating

• pressing

• both heating and cooling

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What kind of matter fills a balloon?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Solids, liquids, and gases can be classified by their abilities to change their shapes and volumes. Which of the following describe the properties of solids, liquids, and gases? Select all that apply.

• Liquids and gases can change shape.

• Only gases can change volume.

• Only solids have a fixed shape.

• Liquids and gases have a fixed volume.

• Solids and gases can change volume.

Which of the following statements describe gas the BEST.

• Gas has a packed shape.

• Gas cannot change shape.

• Gas has a definite shape.

• Gas spreads out to fill a space.

What would probably happen if you poured a liquid onto a solid table?

• It would turn into gas.

• It would spread out all over the table.

• It would keep the same shape.

• It would turn into a solid.

How are liquids and gases alike?

• They both have their own shape.

• They can both take the shape of their container.

• They do not have mass.

• They are both solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is a gas?

• It does not have its own shape and takes on the shape of the container its in.

• It has its own shape and size.

• it is sometimes invisible and has no shape.

• It is solid and hard.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

If you wanted to change liquid water into solid ice, you would ______ it.

• add salt

• melt

• freeze

• boil

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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