Which substances do not fit into one state of matter?

In this lesson, we will learn about substances, like sand, that do not fit into one state of matter. We will also learn about non-Newtonian fluids and investigate their properties.

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Q1.Under standard conditions a substance will always melt at the same temperature. True or False?

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Q2.Particles in a liquid...

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Q3.Particles in a solid...

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Q4.If the temperature is below a substances melting point it is...

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Q5.If the temperature is above a substances boiling point it is...

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Under standard conditions a substance will always melt at the same temperature. True or False?

1/5

Q2.Particles in a liquid...

2/5

Q3.Particles in a solid...

3/5

Q4.If the temperature is below a substances melting point it is...

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Q5.If the temperature is above a substances boiling point it is...

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Which substances do not fit into one state of matter?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Sand is like a solid because...

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Q2.Sand is like a liquid because...

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Q3.Non-Newtonian fluids behave like a solid...

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Q4.Non-Newtonian fluids behave like a liquid...

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Q5.Which state change takes place when a liquid becomes a gas?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Which substances do not fit into one state of matter?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Sand is like a solid because...

1/5

Q2.Sand is like a liquid because...

2/5

Q3.Non-Newtonian fluids behave like a solid...

3/5

Q4.Non-Newtonian fluids behave like a liquid...

4/5

Q5.Which state change takes place when a liquid becomes a gas?

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Lesson summary: Which substances do not fit into one state of matter?

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