Matter Properties-Solids, Liquids, Gases

Which phase of matter has a definite shape, mass, and volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Which phase of matter has molecules that move the most quickly?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This phase of matter has a definite mass and volume, but not a definite shape.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The molecules in a liquid move at a _________ speed because they have more energy than a solid, but less than a gas.

• slowly

• quickly

• medium

• not at all

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Atoms in a solid:

• are tightly packed

• DO NOT move past each other

• vibrate in place

• flow around each other

• take the shape of the container

The molecules in a solid move________ because they have the least amount of energy out of all the phases of matter.

• slowly

• quickly

• medium

• not at all

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This phase of matter has a definite mass but NOT a definite volume or shape.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A _________ molecules vibrate in place and do not move past each other. 

• liquids
• gases
• solids
• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The particles in a _________ are constantly expanding and if unconfined, will spread out indefinitely. 

• liquid
• solid
• gas
• plasma

Most substances can exist as solid, liquid, or gas depending on:

• mass
• what elements they are made of
• temperature
• if they contain water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4