So what is a chemical change in matter? Let's start with that glass of pure water. Although its physical state may change because of different amounts of energy, its atomic structure remains the same. It has the same molecular structure whether it is a gas, liquid, or solid. A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen (H) atoms and one oxygen (O) atom. The liquid state is colder and denser (less energy), but the molecules are the same. Oxygen (O 2) gas has the same chemical properties as liquid oxygen. What is a physical change in matter? Molecules can move from one physical state to another ( phase change) and not change their atomic structure. The BEC is all about atoms that are closer and less energetic than atoms in a solid. If a gas has an odor, you’ll often be able to smell it before you can see it. Gases are always around you, but the molecules of a gas are much farther apart than the molecules in a liquid. Physical properties of a solid often include "hard" and "brittle." Liquids are fluidy, move around a little, and fill up containers. What makes a state of matter? It's all about the physical state and energy in the atoms and molecules. The scientists (Cornell, Ketterle, and Wieman) who worked with the Bose-Einstein condensate received a Nobel Prize for their work in 2001. It’s a fun state of matter when you remove almost all energy from a system. We also like to talk about the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). Plasma was a new idea when it was identified by William Crookes in 1879. Scientists have always known about solids, liquids, and gases. What are the main states of matter? Everyone should know about solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. Scientists will probably discover more states of matter as we continue to explore the Universe. There are many other states of matter that exist in extreme environments. Each of those states is sometimes called a phase. We cover five states of matter on the site. Different states of matter will fill volumes in different ways.Įven though matter can be found all over the Universe, you will only find it in a few forms (states) on Earth. A marble takes up a small volume while a star occupies a large volume. Words such as big, little, long, or short are used to describe volumes. What is volume? Volume is the amount of space something occupies. Mass is a measure of the matter in an object while weight is a measure of gravity’s pull on an object. You should also know there is a difference between mass and weight. You might have a large object with very little mass such as a balloon filled with helium (He). You might have a small object with a lot of mass such as a statue made of lead (Pb). What is mass? Mass is the amount of matter in an object. Matter is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space (it has volume). Those atoms go on to build the things you see and touch every day. Atoms and compounds are all made of very small parts of matter. Learn more about 50 Ways To Say You’re Awesome in my Shop or grab a copy on Amazon.What is matter? Matter is everything around you. Guess what? This list of creative ways to tell someone “you’re awesome” is now… a book! The book has colorful illustrations and cute fill-in-the-blank note cards that you can tear out and give to friends. Your mediocre ideas are MENSA-level hotness. One in a million? More like one a googolplex.Ĥ8. You remind me what ‘possible’ feels like.Ĥ5. Aaaaany chance you’re up for adoption?Ĥ1. Do they sell you in bulk? And can I pre-order?ģ4. You’re the cat’s meow, the dog’s howl, and the curmudgeon’s harrumph - all rolled into one.ģ3. You’re so fantasmagoric, I almost wanna join Facebook - just to stalk you.ģ1. You’re more addicting that Twilight, The Hunger Games and street-grade cocaine, intertwined.Ģ8. Your acumen is making me weak in the knees.Ģ6. If it wasn’t completely inappropriate and biologically impossible, I’d be having ALL your babies.Ģ5. I’m honored to share even a miniscule fraction of your miraculous DNA.Ģ4. Where did you pick up those sexy mind-moves?Ģ3. You blow my mind like a Cat 5 hurricane.ġ9. You’re all that and a bag of kale chips.ġ7. You’re a polished opal in a pewter world.ġ5. I want to Xerox everything you say, and fax it straight to my cortex.ġ2. I want to clone you for nefarious purposes.ġ1. I want to orbit around your splendor like a satellite.ġ0. Your genius would be alarming, if it wasn’t so damn consistent.Ĩ. … because we ALL need to expand our praisecabularies.ĥ.