Matter: Phase Changes, Physical & Chemical Properties

Select the correct particle model representation for each state of matter in a jar.

• Solid: particles closely packed; Liquid: particles close but can move; Gas: particles far apart and move freely.

• Solid: particles far apart; Liquid: particles closely packed; Gas: particles close but can move.

• Solid: particles move freely; Liquid: particles far apart; Gas: particles closely packed.

• Solid: particles close but can move; Liquid: particles far apart; Gas: particles closely packed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

As heat energy increases, what happens to the molecules?

• The molecules slow down and move closer together

• The molecules speed up and move further apart

• Nothing happens at all

• They speed up and move closer together

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What state of matter is an ice cube in when it is taken directly out of the freezer?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What state of matter would an ice cube be in if it were left out of the freezer for a long period of time?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the state of matter of a wooden door?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following states of matter has the fastest moving particles at room temperature?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter contains particles that are not too tightly attached and can slide past each other?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which state of matter would a crystal be classified as?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which state of matter is a block of clay classified as?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter would lava, erupting from a volcano, be classified as?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4