Phases of Matter

Solid Phase Have a definite shape. Have a definite volume. The particles can not move therefore can not be compressed.

Liquid Phase Particles in liquid are free to move. No definite shape. Takes the shape of the container. Have a definite volume. Can not be compressed.

Liquids Cont’d Liquids have a property called viscosity. Viscosity is the resistance of a liquid to flow. Ex. Honey has a high viscosity.

Gas Phase Does not have a definite shape or volume. Fills all available space. Particles of gas spread far apart from one another. Can be compressed.

Gases Cont’d Particles in a gas are in constant movement. All these particles flying around, creates a pressure on the container.

Plasma Phase Rare on Earth. Stars and the sun contain a lot of plasma. Very high in energy and dangerous to living things.