Provides an introduction to the basic characteristics and properties of solid matter, reviews the history of scientific discovery regarding solid matter, and looks at types of solid matter and their use.
Curious geometric patterns inspired physicist Paul Steinhardt to hypothesize the impossible: matter made of quasicrystals. His quest for a sample took decades, and led him to the ends of the Earth.
Why do anchors sink but corks float? Is it magic? No! It s physical science! By combining clear overviews with enlightening photography and diagrams, this volume will ensure that students understand the basic properties and variability of solid matter.
Explores the properties of matter in its solid and liquid states, covering such topics as volume, powders, liquid thickness, melting, freezing, and separating soluble solids.
Discusses solids as one of the three states of matter, describes the properties of solids, and looks at how solids can be mixed, dissolved, and changed.
