Matter

• Matter is a word we use to describe what things (or substances) are made of.

  Matter is found in three different states, solid, liquid, gas
• Solid Particles Diagram:

  
• Solids:

  • Particles are close together
  • Cannot move around a lot
  • Vibrates in fixed position
  • Definite shape & volume
• Liquid Particles Diagram:

  
• Liquids:

  • Particles are close together
  • Can move a little
  • Shape can change (flow to fit a container)
  • Definite volume
• Gas Particles Diagram:

  
• Gas:

  • Constantly moving with random motion
  • No definite shape or volume
  • Always fills a container