All Matter & co. Flashcards
What is a solid?
A solid is one of four states of matter.
What is a liquid?
A liquid is one of four states of matter.
What is a gas?
A gas is one of four states of matter.
What is plasma?
Plasma is one of four states of matter.
Define a solid.
A solid is matter. A solid has a fixed shape and volume. All the particles are identical and closely packed together. It can’t be compressed.
Define a liquid.
A liquid is matter. A liquid has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. All the particles are identical and are not in a pattern.A liquid will always fill the bottom of the container.It can’t be compressed.
Define a gas.
A gas is matter. A gases’ particles are identical. A gas fills the container , it does not have a fixed volume or shape. A gas is free to move anywhere and everywhere. It can be compressed.