States of Matter

States of Matter

What are they?

What is Matter?

• It is what all substances are made of.

• It exists in three states: solid, liquid, or gas.

Liquid

• A liquid is in all things we drink

• Water, lemonade, tea, and juice are just a few examples.

• Matter, in it's liquid state, takes the shape of the container.

• It's volume stays the same.

• The particle's, when viewed under a microscope, move freely.

Solid

• Matter, in its solid state, is characterized by having the same shape and volume.

• When viewed under a microscope, the particles are held together and are very organized.

Gas

• The gaseous state of matter is the vapor.

• An example is the vapor coming out of a pot while cooking.

• Matter, in its gaseous state, can change its volume and shape.

• Under a microscope, particles are separated and can move freely.

A Recap of What We've Learned:

• Matter has 3 states: Liquid, solid, gas.

• Liquid's particles move freely and its volume stays the same.

• Solid's have the same shape and volume and are organized/held together.

• Gas changes its volume and shape and are separated and move freely.