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Understanding States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas, and Plasma

Discover the basics of matter and its three main states - solid, liquid, and gas, along with the lesser-known plasma. Learn about the characteristics and properties that differentiate these states in a clear and concise manner.

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Understanding States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas, and Plasma

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  1. States of Matter

  2. Let’s review matter… • Matter is anything that takes up space & has mass. • It occurs in three states: • Solid • Liquid • Gas

  3. Solids • definite shape and definite volume. • The particles are in a tight, regular pattern. • The particles are close together and vibrate • A solid does not take the shape of a container in which it is placed. • 2 types: • Crystalline – orderly, 3D arrangement of particles • Amorphous – particles are in no particular order

  4. Liquid • definite volume but no definite shape. • Particles slide past each other to take the shape of the container. • Particles are further apart, and can move freely

  5. Gas • No definite shape, no definite volume. • The particles in gas are much farther apart than those in a liquid or solid. • Gas particles move at high speeds in all directions.

  6. Plasma • No definite shape, no definite volume. • Particles move freely in all directions smashing into each other breaking particles apart • Examples in nature: • Lightning • Aurora Borealis

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