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states of matter


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The three states are solid, liquid, and gas.
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"This is a new addition to a short list of known quantum states of matter," said Knolle.
NICER will be mounted on the space station and measure the variability of cosmic X-ray sources, a process called X-ray timing, to explore the exotic states of matter within neutron stars and reveal their interior and surface compositions.
This study investigated high school students' understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts - states of matter, melting, evaporation, condensation, boiling, and vapor pressure, in relation to their understanding of the particulate nature of matter.
Read the passage below to learn about the three states of matter that are more common here.
This series of five books introduce chemistry; titles include Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter; Chemical Reactions; Metals; Nonmetals; and Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry.
(3) Show them an animated video explaining the states of matter: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities /studyjams/matter_states.
Physical Science is an educational DVD designed to teach young people in grade 5 and up about lab safety, the scientific method, and a wide range of basic topics covered in any physical science test ranging from the parts of atoms to molecules and states of matter, understanding magnetism and electricity, motion and gravity, and much more.