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What are the three types of matter?

  1. Liquid, gas, and mixture

  2. Solid, liquid, and gas

  3. Liquid, solid, and plasma

  4. Solid, gas, and plasma

The correct answer is: Solid, liquid, and gas

The three primary types of matter recognized in science are solid, liquid, and gas. Each state has distinct properties that classify it into one of these categories. Solids have a definite shape and volume, and the particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement, which gives solids their rigidity. Liquids, on the other hand, have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, as the particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing for flow. Gases have neither a definite shape nor a fixed volume; the particles are far apart and move freely, which allows gases to expand to fill the available space. Understanding these fundamental states of matter is essential for various applications in science, including chemistry and physics, as they describe how substances behave under different conditions. Other options include components that, while related to matter, do not represent the primary states recognized in traditional classifications.