What are the 3 physical states of matter?

Answer 1

The 3 physical states, or phases, of matter that are normally considered are: solid, liquid, and gas. As well as these, though, there are two additional (and extreme) states or phases of matter: Bose-Einstein condensate and plasma.

Additional Information:

Bose-Einstein condensate: the phase of matter in which atomic motion ceases, can occur when matter (some but not all) achieves a temperature of absolute zero (or very close to it -- within about one billionth of a degree). However, not all substances are capable of achieving this state. Sophisticated lab equipment is required to observe this phase.

Plasma: where the nucleus and its surrounding electrons become de-localized. This can happen only when very large amounts of energy are applied. This phase of matter can be observed by studying the sun, nuclear explosions and collision experiments brought about in particle accelerators. a practical application would be the the cathode ray tube.

New fields of physics have emerged in pursuit of information about these last two extreme phases of matter.

Answer 2

The three physical states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. In a solid, particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place. In a liquid, particles are still close together but can move past one another. In a gas, particles are spread out and move freely.

Answer 3

solid-"s"

liquid-"l"

gas-"g"

aqueous-"aq"

Answer 4

solid, liquid, and gas...... there might be a forth called plasma

Answer 5

Matter is defined as anything that occupies space and has volume. The three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.

Answer 6

a substance symbol for fire and a grenade

Answer 7

solid, liquid, gas

Answer 8

it is made up of solid, liquid and gas.

Answer 9

liquid solid gas