How are the main states of matter defined?
📍 Solid
is a state of matter with a defined shape and volume. Atoms, ions, and molecules in a solid pack tightly together and may form crystals.
📍 Liquid
is a state of matter with a defined volume, but no defined shape, as liquids take the shape of their container. Particles in a liquid have more energy than in a solid, so they are further apart and less organized (more random).
📍 Gas
is a state of matter lacking either a defined volume (like a liquid) or defined shape easily expanding or contracting (unlike a liquid). Particles in a gas have more energy and move more randomly than in solids or liquids.
📍 Plasma
is a state of matter similar to a gas, except all of the particles carry an electrical charge, exist at very low pressure and are even further apart than in a gas. Plasma can consist of ions, electrons, or protons. Examples of plasma include lightning, the aurora, the Sun, and the inside of a neon sign.
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Ask Me What is a state of matter? ✔️ Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It consists of subatomic particles, atoms, ions, and compounds. Sometimes these particles are tightly bound and close together, while other times particles are loosely connected…

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