Describing states of matter

Types of matter (from 1 being least amount of energy to 4 being most amount of energy)

Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma

Where tempatures are extremlely high (on sun) plasma is known to exist

The state of matter that can exsist at extremely low temps is called a bose-einstein condensate

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There are forces of attraction between all matter _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Solids

Solids have a definate shape and volume because the particales in a solid vibrate in fixed locations

Most solids have particles that

packed close together
arranged in a regular pattern

Not all solids have a definate shape though

-example: copper can bend

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Liquids

Liquids do not have a definate shape but do have a definate volume

Liquid particles

In constant motion
have forced attraction
- Liquid particles are more randomly placed than solids

Liquids have a stronger force of attraction compared to gases and solids

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Gases

Gases do not have a defined shape or volume

The container its placed in determines a gases shape and volume

Because the particles quickly moving and are far apart the forces of attraction are too weak to have a noticable effect.

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