Exploring Matter

Matter is everything you can see, touch, smell, or taste. It makes up all the objects around us, from the air we breathe to the water we drink.

The Three States of Matter

• Solid: Has a shape of its own (like a rock).
• Liquid: Takes the shape of its container (like water).
• Gas: Spreads out to fill its space (like air).

Changing States

Matter can change from one form to another:

• Solid to liquid: melting (ice to water)
• Liquid to gas: evaporation (water to vapor)
• Gas to liquid: condensation (clouds to rain)

Why Matter Matters

Understanding matter helps us see how things work, from how ice melts on a hot day to how we breathe.

Try observing the changes in matter at home, like watching an ice cube melt or water boil!