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Phases of Matter |
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Matter is define as anything that takes up space and has mass. There are four phases of matter. These phases include solid, liquid, gas and plasma. The most common from of matter found on Earth is solid, liquid and gasses.
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Solid |
Solids are define as having
definite shape and definite volume
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Liquid |
Liquids are
define as having indefinite shape and definite volume
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Gas |
Gasses are define as having
indefinite shape and indefinite volume
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Plasma |
Plasma is define as
electrified matter "Ionized gas" which exists in areas or high temperature.
Plasma is the most common form of matter found in the universe and is
affected by electrical and magnetic fields.
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