States Of Matter

Matter is made of small particles called atoms. All matter whether solid, liquid or gas found on this earth is matter.

 
8.1  States Of Matter
 
  • All living and non-living things are made up of matter
  • Matter is something that has mass, fills space and can be seen, touched or felt.
  • There are three states of matter that exist in our environment, namely:
  1. Solid
  2. Liquid
  3. Gas
 
Solid Liquid Gas

Has mass

Has mass Has mass
Has fixed volume and fills the space Has fixed volume and fills the space Does not have a fixed volume but fills the space
Has a fixed shape Has no fixed shape but takes the form of a container Has no fixed shape but takes the form of a container
Cannot be compressed

Cannot be compressed

Can be compressed