the four forms of matter

Nature of Matter..

Introduction - Today the fact that all matter is made up of atoms is universally accepted. Realisation of the atomic constituents of matter began in 1828 when Scottish botanist Robert Brown observed a random ceaseless motion of pollen grains suspended in a liquid. Many macroscop..

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Take a look at your surroundings. You may find a pencil, a book, an apple, a table or a chair. Can you feel the air blowing? These are different forms of matter..

The States of Matter - Matter occurs in four states: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plas..

Properties of Matter - A solid has certain characteristics: According to modern theory, the molecules of a solid are fixed in relation to each other. They vibrate in place, but do not wander around. This accounts for the fact that a solid keeps its own shape. Solids are usually crystallin..

Physical and Chemical Changes Matter undergoes certain changes as a result of the application of energy. Water from saltpans on the seacoast dry up, leaving behind salt; water from the sea evaporates to from water vapour, which convert into clouds and then condense to form r..

All around us are substances that are made of matter. Matter has mass and occupies some space. Different kinds of substances are made up of different matter. Matter can be thus classified in many ways. Two basic classifications of matter are based o..

A positron has the same mass as an electron but an opposite charge of +e. When an electron and a positron come close to each other, they annihilate or destroy each other. Their masses are converted into energy according to Einstein's relation, and the energy thus obtained is released in the f..