What are the four phases of matter?
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The question is asking for an explanation of the four phases of matter, which commonly refer to solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. It seeks to understand the characteristics and differences between these states of matter.
Answer
solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
The four phases of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
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The four phases of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
More Information
Matter can exist in four main phases that are observable in everyday life: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Each phase has distinct characteristics and behaviors, with plasma being less common in daily experiences but notably present in stars, including our sun.
Tips
A common mistake is to think there are only three phases of matter, omitting plasma, which is less encountered in everyday life but still critical in scientific contexts.
Sources
- Phases of Matter - NASA Glenn Research Center - grc.nasa.gov
- What Are the Phases of Matter? — Overview & Examples - Expii - expii.com
- State of matter - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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