Matter

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An interactive, animated demonstration and explanation of a solid, liquid, and gas.
Source: Harcourt School Publishers

States of Matter
A brief discussion of the four states of matter leads into a more detailed discussion of liquids (follow the “Next Stop on the Tour” link at the bottom of the page). Continuing the tour leads to information on atoms, compounds, and the elements of the periodic table. Source: Andrew Rader of Rader Studios.

States of Matter
This explanation of three states of matter focuses on the different behavior of atomic particles in each state and uses animated pictures to show the differences. Source: Purdue University’s Chemistry Dept.

What are Plasmas?
Provided by a coalition of scientists and organizations dedicated to communicating with the public about plasmas, this webpage provides a simple explanation of this, the most common form of matter in the universe.

What is Matter
This site provides a brief, easy to understand explanation of the difference between solids, liquids, and gasses. Source: NYU / ACF Scientific Visualization Lab.

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Last Updated: November 24, 2009