Is water a solid, liquid, or gas?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the states of matter, specifically relating to water and whether it can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas. This involves understanding physical properties and the conditions under which water changes its form.
Answer
Water can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.
The final answer is water can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is water can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.
More Information
Water is unique because it is the only common substance that naturally exists on Earth in all three states of matter: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapor).
Tips
A common mistake is assuming water exists only as a liquid since it is most commonly seen in this state at room temperature.
Sources
- Water: solid, liquid and gas - Science Learning Hub - sciencelearn.org.nz
- Phases of Matter - NASA Glenn Research Center - grc.nasa.gov
- 2.12: Water - Gas, Liquid, and Solid Water - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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