Introduction

There are websites that could help you on your journey to finding out about matter, the states of matter, and interesting facts about something called DRY ICE. Make sure to find out all the information and think about the differences between the states! HUNT AWAY!

Questions

1. What is matter? What are the four states of matter and the three that we observe on Earth (ASK GEOMAN)?
   
   
2. When a solid reaching its _______________, the atoms have absorbed ____________. What is the point called when a liquid changes into a gas? What is Dry Ice?
   
   
3. Compare the vibrations between the three states of matter. Out of the states discussed, which has the highest
   'specific heat capacity'?
   
   
4. What is so different (a feature) about dry ice? What is the surface temperature of Dry Ice?
   On the bottom, click on 'Dry Ice Fun' On this website, click on 'Well'. What does Dry Ice in water look like?
   
   
5. Why should there be safety when one is around Dry Ice?
   What are two experiments that a class supervised by a teacher could do?
   
   

The Internet Resources

• How Does Dry Ice Work?
• Solids, Liquids, and Gases
• The States of Matter
• Experiments With Dry Ice
• Matter basics

The Big Question

How would you compare the three states of matter? Please do so with an explanation.