Introduction: States of Matter
What are the different states of matter?
Goal:
Goal:
Matter is all around us! Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Mass is the amount of matter something has. Everything we see around us has mass. On Earth, most matter is in one of three forms, or states: solid, liquid, or gas. Click each image below to see if you know what state the matter is in.

ice cube = solid state

puddle of water = liquid state

steam coming from a puddle = gas state

block = solid state

water in a cup = liquid state

air coming out of a balloon = gas state
Question
Oh, no! Roman dropped his ice cream! The ice cream melted on the ground. In what state is the melted ice cream?

The melted ice cream is in the liquid state.