1. State s of Matte r

2. Matte r Anything that has mass and takes up space

3. Solid Has a definite shape Takes up a definite amount of space Particles are close together and move back and forth around a point Examples : A brick, basketball, chair

4. Liqui d Takes the shape of its container Takes up a definite amount of space Particles slip and slide past each other Examples : Water, soda, juice

5. Gas Has no definite shape Takes up no definite amount of space Particles move freely and rapidly in all directions Examples : Carbon Dioxide, helium, hydrogen