the 4 states of matter for kids

1. The 4 States of Matter
Hans Quevedo

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The 4 States of Matter:
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma

3. CHARACTERISTICS

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1. Solids:
Particles of solids are tightly
packed.
Solids have a definite shape.

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Solids
Examples

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2. Liquids:
Particles of liquids are separated.
Liquids have an indefinite shape.

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Liquids
Examples

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3. Gases:
Particles of gases are totally
separated and move freely.
Gases have an indefinite shape
and an indefinite volume.

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Gases
Examples

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4. Plasma:
A plasma is an ionized gas.
A plasma is a very good conductor of
electricity.
Plasma, like gases have an indefinite
shape and an indefinite volume.

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Plasma
Particles
The negatively charged electrons (yellow) are freely
streaming through the positively charged ions (blue).

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Plasma
Examples

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The Four States of Matter