The 3 states of matter
Learn about them
What is matter?
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter is something you can touch, see, and feel. There is matter all around the world, in every corner and edge. That is because matter is everything.
Types of matter
There are 3 types of matter. They are Solid, Liquid, and Gas.
Solid
A solid is something that is sturdy and is not hollow. A solid's molecules are very close together.
Liquid
A liquid is something that takes the shape of its container. A liquid's molecules are moving around but they are not going crazy.
Gas
A gas is something that you usually can't see. A gas's molecules are completely going crazy.
Examples
Solid
- Bricks
- Post its
- Electronics
- Buildings
- Furniture
- School supplies
- Oobleck
Liquid
- Water
- juice
- Milk
- Oobleck
- Windex
Gas
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Air
- Helium
- Water vapor
States of Matter for Kids (Solid, Liquid, Gas): Science for Children - FreeSchool