Which of the following is not a state of matter?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Light
The state of matter that is not included in the following options is plasma. The options typically include solid, liquid, gas, and plasma as the four fundamental states of matter.
To determine which of the following is not a state of matter, we need to understand what the different states of matter are. The commonly known states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
- Solid: A solid has a definite shape and volume, with tightly packed particles that vibrate in place.
- Liquid: A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that move more freely than in a solid.
- Gas: A gas has no definite shape or volume, with particles that move independently and freely in all directions.
- Plasma: Plasma is a high-energy state of matter in which atoms lose their electrons, resulting in a mixture of free electrons and positively charged ions.
Now, let's examine the options you provided to determine which one is not a state of matter.