Multiple choice

States of matter are also known as

  1. microscopic property of matter

  2. extensive properties of matter

  3. intensive properties of matter

  4. phases of matter
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Explanation

Each state of matter has distinctive properties that can be used to identify it. Each of these states of matter is also known as a phase. Things can move from one phase to another phase when special forces are present. For example, temperature can cause matter to change phases. Water is a liquid but if temperatures drop low enough, water can turn to ice, which is a solid.

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