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States of Matter: Gases, Liquids, Solids
Key Points:
Gases:
- Have no definite shape or volume.
- Expand to fill the available space.
- Particles are far apart and move randomly.
Liquids:
- Have a definite volume but no definite shape.
- Take the shape of the container they are in.
- Particles are closer together than in gases but still move freely.
Solids:
- Have both a definite shape and volume.
- Particles are tightly packed together and have little freedom of movement.
- Can only change shape through melting or sublimation.
Main Differences:
- Shape: Gases have no shape, liquids take the shape of their container, and solids have a fixed shape.
- Volume: Gases expand to fill their container, liquids have a fixed volume, and solids have both a fixed shape and volume.
- Particle arrangement: Gases have particles that are far apart, liquids have particles that are closer together, and solids have particles that are tightly packed together.
States of Matter: Gases, Liquids, Solids Experiment
Materials

  • Water
  • Ice
  • Container (e.g., glass or plastic cup)

Procedure

  1. Fill the container with water up to about 1/3 full.
  2. Place a few ice cubes in the water.
  3. Observe what happens to the ice cubes and the water.

Key Procedures

In this experiment, we observe how substances change states of matter. Ice is a solid, water is a liquid, and water vapor (which we cannot see) is a gas. As the ice melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid. As the water evaporates, it changes from a liquid to a gas.


Significance

This experiment helps students understand the concept of states of matter and how substances can change from one state to another.


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