States of Matter
Matter
Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. The molecules in matter are moving all the time but in different ways. There are 3 states of matter.
Solid
A solid is any object that has a definite shape and volume. The molecules are packed tightly together, making them vibrate and be stuck in place. Solids have very little thermal energy.
Liquid
A liquid is any object that has an indefinite shape and a definite volume. The molecules in a liquid are close together and flow over each other. A liquid has more thermal energy.
Gas
A gas is any object that has an indefinite shape and volume. The molecules in a gas are very far apart and move very fast in random locations. A gas has the most thermal energy.
Matter
Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. The molecules in matter are moving all the time but in different ways. There are 3 states of matter.
Solid
A solid is any object that has a definite shape and volume. The molecules are packed tightly together, making them vibrate and be stuck in place. Solids have very little thermal energy.
Liquid
A liquid is any object that has an indefinite shape and a definite volume. The molecules in a liquid are close together and flow over each other. A liquid has more thermal energy.
Gas
A gas is any object that has an indefinite shape and volume. The molecules in a gas are very far apart and move very fast in random locations. A gas has the most thermal energy.
