1. States of Matter
Solids, liquids, & Gases

2. States of Matter: one of the forms that matter takes, such a solid, liquid or gas.

3. MATTER Chemical Changes Physical Changes Solid Mass Liquid Volume Gas
can undergo
Solid
Mass
MATTER
Liquid
states
all matter has
Volume
Gas
identified by
Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
key
Melting Point
flammability
reactivity
Density
Freezing Point
Solubility
toxicity
oxidation
Volume

4. Solid Slow Phase Motion of Particles Speed of Particles
How would you describe the movement of these particles?
Speed of Particles
How would you describe the speed of these particles?
Solid
Particles vibrate in place and are tightly packed
Slow
Can we act this out?
A substance in a solid phase is relatively rigid, with definite volume & shape. Atoms that comprise a solid are packed close together and are not compressible. Because all atoms have thermal energy, its atoms do vibrate, however the movement is very small and rapid – undetectable under ordinary conditions. When heat is added, a solid can become a liquid.

5. SHAPE … does it have a definite shape?
We can look at these 3 properties to figure out which state of matter an object is:
SHAPE … does it have a definite shape?
MASS … does it have a definite amount of matter?
VOLUME … does it take up a definite amount of space?
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6. SOLID Definite SHAPE? Definite MASS? Definite VOLUME? YES YES YES
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Predictions anyone?
SOLID
Definite SHAPE?
Definite MASS?
Definite VOLUME?
YES
YES
YES

7. Examples of Solids
A substance in a solid phase is relatively rigid, with definite volume & shape. Atoms that comprise a solid are packed close together and are not compressible. Because all atoms have thermal energy, its atoms do vibrate, however the movement is very small and rapid – undetectable under ordinary conditions. When heat is added, a solid can become a liquid.

8. Let’s explore liquids…
Question to investigate
Does water hold together well or come apart easily?
Materials for each group
Water in small cup, dropper, popsicle stick, index card
Procedure
Use a dropper to gently squeeze out one drop of water but try not to let the drop fall completely out of the dropper. See how far you can make the drop hang off the end of the dropper without it falling.
Place 4-5 drops of water into a small puddle on your index card. Gently tilt the index card in different directions so that the drop moves.
Use a popsicle stick to slowly move your drop around the index card. Try to separate your drop into two.
Use your popsicle stick to move the two drops near each other. Then move one drop so that the two drops touch.

9. What did you observe?
When you squeezed the drop of water out of the dropper, did the water break apart or hold together?
When you were pulling the drop around the wax paper, did the water seem to hold together or come apart easily?
Was it easy or difficult to make the drops come together?
How would you describe the motion and attraction of the liquid molecules?

10. Liquid Medium Phase Motion of Particles Speed of Particles
How would you describe the movement of these particles?
Speed of Particles
How would you describe the speed of these particles?
Liquid
Particles are close, but can slide past one another
Medium
Can we act this out?
Liquids have a definite volume, but are able to change their shape by flowing. Liquids are similar to solids, in that their particles touch, however they are not packed as tight – they are able to move around. Since liquid molecules can move, they will take the shape of their container. When heat is added, a liquid becomes a gas.

11. LIQUID Definite SHAPE? Definite MASS? Definite VOLUME? NO YES YES
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LIQUID
Definite SHAPE?
Definite MASS?
Definite VOLUME? NO
YES
YES

12. Because liquid molecules can move, they will take the shape of their container.
Liquids have a definite volume, but are able to change their shape by flowing. Liquids are similar to solids, in that their particles touch, however they are not packed as tight – they are able to move around. Since liquid molecules can move, they will take the shape of their container. When heat is added, a liquid becomes a gas.

13. Examples of Liquids
Liquids have a definite volume, but are able to change their shape by flowing. Liquids are similar to solids, in that their particles touch, however they are not packed as tight – they are able to move around. Since liquid molecules can move, they will take the shape of their container. When heat is added, a liquid becomes a gas.

14. Gas Fast Phase Motion of Particles Speed of Particles
How would you describe the movement of these particles?
Speed of Particles
How would you describe the speed of these particles?
Gas
Particles are constantly expanding and far apart
Fast
Can we act this out?
Gases have no definite volume or shape. If unconstrained, gases will spread out indefinitely. If confined, they will take the shape of their container. This is because gas particles have enough energy to overcome attractive forces. Each of the particles is well separated, so they have a very low density. Heat energy is in the disorderly motion of molecules. Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion. Increased temperature means greater energy of motion so most substances expand when heated.

15. GAS Definite SHAPE? Definite MASS? Definite VOLUME? NO YES NO
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GAS
Definite SHAPE?
Definite MASS?
Definite VOLUME? NO
YES NO

16. A gas will spread out to fill all the space in whatever container it is in.
Gases have no definite volume or shape. If unconstrained, gases will spread out indefinitely. If confined, they will take the shape of their container. This is because gas particles have enough energy to overcome attractive forces. Each of the particles is well separated, so they have a very low density. Heat energy is in the disorderly motion of molecules. Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion. Increased temperature means greater energy of motion so most substances expand when heated.

17. If unconfined, gases will spread out indefinitely.
Gases have no definite volume or shape. If unconstrained, gases will spread out indefinitely. If confined, they will take the shape of their container. This is because gas particles have enough energy to overcome attractive forces. Each of the particles is well separated, so they have a very low density. Heat energy is in the disorderly motion of molecules. Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion. Increased temperature means greater energy of motion so most substances expand when heated.

18. Examples of Gases
Gases have no definite volume or shape. If unconstrained, gases will spread out indefinitely. If confined, they will take the shape of their container. This is because gas particles have enough energy to overcome attractive forces. Each of the particles is well separated, so they have a very low density. Heat energy is in the disorderly motion of molecules. Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion. Increased temperature means greater energy of motion so most substances expand when heated.

19. Solid Tightly- packed Liquid closely- packed Gas loosely- packed
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Solid
Tightly- packed
Liquid
closely- packed
Gas
loosely- packed
Solids: A state of matter where the particles only vibrate and cannot move from their position
Liquids: A state of matter where the particles move enough to slide past each other
Gases: A state of matter where the particles bounce freely and rapidly
Solid, Liquid, Gas animation

20. States of Matter Simulation

21. Review SOLID LIQUID GAS Definite SHAPE? Definite MASS?
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SOLID
LIQUID
GAS
Definite SHAPE?
Definite MASS?
Definite VOLUME? NO
YES NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES NO

22. Review Phase Motion of Particles Speed of Particles Solid Liquid Gas
Particles vibrate in place and are tightly packed
Slow
Particles are close, but can slide past one another
Medium
Particles are constantly expanding
Fast

23. State of matter: one of the forms that matter takes, such as solid, liquid, or gas. Solid: matter that has a fixed volume and a fixed shape. Liquid: matter that has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. Gas: matter that has no fixed volume or fixed shape.

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“Properties of Matter, Part 1” (20:28)
“Properties of Matter, Part 2: Liquids, Solids, and Gases” (17:00)
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