Overview
States of matter are essential concepts in science that describe how substances exist in different forms: solids, liquids, gases, and plasma. Each state has unique properties based on the arrangement and energy of particles. Understanding these states helps us comprehend various natural phenomena an...
Key Terms
Example: Water, air, and rocks are all examples of matter.
Example: Ice is a solid form of water.
Example: Milk is a liquid that fills the shape of its container.
Example: Oxygen is a gas that fills the space available.
Example: The sun is made of plasma.
Example: Melting is a phase change from solid to liquid.
Related Topics
Thermodynamics
The study of heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.
intermediateAtomic Structure
Understanding the composition and behavior of atoms, which make up matter.
intermediateChemical Reactions
The process in which substances interact to form new substances, often involving changes in states of matter.
advancedKey Concepts
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