Exploring the Phases of Matter

Which of the following is NOT one of the four states of matter?

• Liquid

• Crystal

• Gas

• Solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is a key characteristic of solids?

• They have no definite volume

• They have a definite shape

• They have no definite shape

• They can be compressed easily

What property measures a liquid's resistance to flow?

• Volume

• Elasticity

• Viscosity

• Density

Which phase of matter does not have a definite shape or volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What law describes the relationship between volume and pressure in gases?

• Pascal's Law

• Newton's Law

• Charles's Law

• Boyle's Law

What is the fourth phase of matter that is common in the universe but rare on Earth?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

What is the key factor that causes matter to change phases?

• Pressure

• Volume

• Energy

• Density

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

• Melting

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

At what temperature does water freeze?

• 100°C

• 10°C

• 0°C

• 50°C

What is the process called when a liquid changes to a gas at its boiling point?

• Condensation

• Boiling

• Evaporation

• Freezing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4