Phases Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What is matter?
A
Anything that has mass and volume
2
Q
What are the three common phases of matter?
A
Solid,Liquid and gas
3
Q
What is a solid?
A
Anything that has a definite shape AND volume
Ex. Ice
4
Q
What is a liquid?
A
Anything that has a definite volume and takes up the shape of a container
Ex. Water
5
Q
What is a gas?
A
Anything that does NOT have a definite shape or volume and fills the whole container
Ex. Water vapor
6
Q
What are the two additional phases of matter?
A
Bose einstein condensate
Plasma
