Students are introduced to the idea that matter is composed of atoms and molecules that are ... as they experiment with and observe the heating and cooling of a solid, liquid, and gas.

liquid water, and water vapor to form. But scientists can artificially transform substances that occur naturally in only one or two forms of matter into other forms—for example, converting ...

This hands-on guide details various experimental techniques used in the study of liquid crystals and other soft-condensed matter systems. Each chapter portrays an important technique used to study and ...

Matter is the "stuff" that makes up the universe ... They can change state, usually when they are heated or cooled. For example, liquid water turns into water vapour when it is heated enough ...