There are
three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Matter changes states when exposed to pressure and temperature changes. I'd like to mention that no matter what state of matter a substance is in, it will retain it's chemical properties. Sort of like how when you wear a super cute outfit and curl your hair one day, but then the next day you just wear sweats and a ponytail. You're still you, only your physical appearance changed.
First, let’s talk about solids. Solid is the state of matter where the molecules within something are tightly packed together. Solids have a definite shape and volume under normal conditions. A good example of a solid would be ice.
Next let's talk liquids. Liquids have a fixed volume, but not a fixed shape. The molecules inside liquids are fluid, just like liquids themselves! An obvious example of liquids would of course be water. Solids become liquids after reaching a melting point. Ice's melting point is 32 degrees. This also bleeds into heat of fusion. Heat of fusion is all energy being put towards melting something. If you were to be boiling a bunch of ice and put a thermometer in it, the heat will not rise until all the ice has melted. Neat, huh?
Finally, we have the gas state. In the gas state molecules within the gas will move around randomly and wildly. Gases have no fixed shape or volume. A good example of a gas would be water vapor. I should also mention Heat of Vaporization. It's a lot like Heat of Fusion, only this is where all energy is spent turning something into a gas. Again, if we I were to boil water, the temperature would remain the same until the water has evaporated.
Those aren't really the only three; they're just the main ones. There are still Colloids and Plasmas which I'll go into briefly. Plasmas are electrically charged gases, like stars and lightning.
Colloids are a mixture that contains two different phases of matter. An example would be pudding, milkshakes, yogurt, smoothies, dang it I'm hungry now!
Finally, let's talk about Condensation, Sublimation, and Deposition. Condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid. Ever leave a water bottle out on a hot day? Notice all those water droplets covering the inside? That's from condensation. Next we have Sublimation; a gas turning into a solid. An example of this would be Carbon Dioxide into Dry Ice. Speaking of dry ice; that's where all that awesome fog comes from during Iron Maiden Performances! Finally we have Deposition. Deposition is the concept of gas changing to a solid. That's what causes frost patterns on your windows in the winter!
Well, I think that's all that matters. Sorry about that one; I hope this helped you guys out! Leave I comment or else I will drink your milkshake. Actually, I'd drink your milkshakes whether you comment or not.
First, let’s talk about solids. Solid is the state of matter where the molecules within something are tightly packed together. Solids have a definite shape and volume under normal conditions. A good example of a solid would be ice.
Next let's talk liquids. Liquids have a fixed volume, but not a fixed shape. The molecules inside liquids are fluid, just like liquids themselves! An obvious example of liquids would of course be water. Solids become liquids after reaching a melting point. Ice's melting point is 32 degrees. This also bleeds into heat of fusion. Heat of fusion is all energy being put towards melting something. If you were to be boiling a bunch of ice and put a thermometer in it, the heat will not rise until all the ice has melted. Neat, huh?
Finally, we have the gas state. In the gas state molecules within the gas will move around randomly and wildly. Gases have no fixed shape or volume. A good example of a gas would be water vapor. I should also mention Heat of Vaporization. It's a lot like Heat of Fusion, only this is where all energy is spent turning something into a gas. Again, if we I were to boil water, the temperature would remain the same until the water has evaporated.
Those aren't really the only three; they're just the main ones. There are still Colloids and Plasmas which I'll go into briefly. Plasmas are electrically charged gases, like stars and lightning.
Finally, let's talk about Condensation, Sublimation, and Deposition. Condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid. Ever leave a water bottle out on a hot day? Notice all those water droplets covering the inside? That's from condensation. Next we have Sublimation; a gas turning into a solid. An example of this would be Carbon Dioxide into Dry Ice. Speaking of dry ice; that's where all that awesome fog comes from during Iron Maiden Performances! Finally we have Deposition. Deposition is the concept of gas changing to a solid. That's what causes frost patterns on your windows in the winter!
Well, I think that's all that matters. Sorry about that one; I hope this helped you guys out! Leave I comment or else I will drink your milkshake. Actually, I'd drink your milkshakes whether you comment or not.
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