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Which state of matter is the most common on Earth?
Which state of matter is the most common on Earth?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes plasma from the other states of matter?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes plasma from the other states of matter?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid at room temperature?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid at room temperature?
What is the state of matter exhibited by lightning?
What is the state of matter exhibited by lightning?
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Which state of matter is the Sun primarily composed of?
Which state of matter is the Sun primarily composed of?
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Which state of matter has the lowest density among solids, liquids, and gases?
Which state of matter has the lowest density among solids, liquids, and gases?
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What is a characteristic of solids that distinguishes them from liquids and gases?
What is a characteristic of solids that distinguishes them from liquids and gases?
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Which state of matter exhibits the least amount of movement in its atoms/molecules?
Which state of matter exhibits the least amount of movement in its atoms/molecules?
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Which example represents a liquid state of matter?
Which example represents a liquid state of matter?
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What characteristic allows liquids to take on the shape of the container they are in?
What characteristic allows liquids to take on the shape of the container they are in?
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Which of the following statements about plasma is true?
Which of the following statements about plasma is true?
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What is an example of a phase transition from a gas phase to a liquid phase?
What is an example of a phase transition from a gas phase to a liquid phase?
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What occurs during the process of condensing?
What occurs during the process of condensing?
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Which of the following is a less common state of matter mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a less common state of matter mentioned in the text?
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What is an example of matter that has properties of both a liquid and a gas?
What is an example of matter that has properties of both a liquid and a gas?
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Study Notes
Common States of Matter
- The most common state of matter on Earth is solid.
- Plasma is distinguished from other states of matter by having ionized gas with free electrons and ions.
Examples and Characteristics
- An example of a liquid at room temperature is water.
- Lightning exhibits the state of matter known as plasma.
- The Sun is primarily composed of plasma.
Density and Movement
- Among solids, liquids, and gases, gases have the lowest density.
- A key characteristic of solids is their fixed shape, unlike liquids and gases.
Molecular Behavior
- The state of matter that exhibits the least amount of movement in its atoms or molecules is a solid.
- Liquids can take on the shape of their container due to their fluidity and ability to flow.
Plasma and Phase Transitions
- A true statement about plasma is that it consists of charged particles and conducts electricity.
- An example of a phase transition from gas to liquid is condensation.
- During condensing, gas molecules lose energy, leading to a change into the liquid state.
Less Common States
- A less common state of matter mentioned is Bose-Einstein condensate.
- An example of a substance exhibiting properties of both a liquid and a gas is aerosol.
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Description
Learn about the 4 states of matter - solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Explore the characteristics and properties of each state of matter.
