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.

Solid

Solids are define as having definite shape and definite volume

Liquid

    Liquids are define as having indefinite shape and definite volume

Gas

Gasses are define as having indefinite shape and indefinite volume

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.