Points to remember
1. Fundamental concept of chemistry
1.1. State of matter
Matter comes in different forms called states of matter
The three states of matter are: solid, liquid and gas
Each state of matter has its own characteristics, such as:
- The solid state keeps a constant shape and volume, cannot be compressed and cannot drain.
- The liquid state takes the shape of the container, keeps the volume constant, cannot be compressed, can flow
- The gaseous state takes the shape and volume of the container, can be compressed and can flow