State of matter
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In physics, a state of matter or phase of matter is one of the distinct forms in which matter can exist. Four states of matter are observable in everyday life: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Bromine in both liquid and gas state, encased inside acrylic in solid state
Helium's orange glow in its plasma state
Artificial plasma produced in air by a Jacob's Ladder. The extremely strong potential difference between the two rods ionize particles in the air, creating a plasma.
SBS block copolymer seen with transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Solid
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Solid is a state of matter in which atoms are closely packed and are difficult to move past each other. Solids resist compression, expansion, or external forces that would alter its shape, with the de
Single crystalline form of solid insulin.
Model of closely packed atoms within a crystalline solid
The pinnacle of New York's Chrysler Building, the world's tallest steel-supported brick building, is clad with stainless steel.
A collection of various minerals.