States of Matter

Solid

Has definite shape and volume Particles are packed very tightly Particles have very little energy

Liquid

Has definite volume Takes the shape of the container Particles are loosely packed Particles have moderate energy

Gas

Has no definite volume Completely fills the container A lot of space is between particles Particles have high energy levels

States of Matter

Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Matter is everywhere! All matter has: mass, volume, and density

Plasma

The most common state of matter in the universe. Makes up stars, auroras, lights

Not Matter

Things that are not made up of matter are: Sound Light

Changes in Matter

This happens because of a change in energy, a gain or a loss of energy: Freezing Melting Heating Condensing