Part of GED® Science: Physical Science
GED® Science: Matter and Its States (Deep Dive)
A deep dive into matter, expanding the single 'Matter and Its States' lesson from the GED® Physical Science course into a full mini-course. You'll use the particle model to understand solids, liquids, and gases, follow how matter changes state, read heating curves, calculate and compare density, tell physical changes from chemical changes, and learn about mixtures and solutions. Plain language, all-new labeled diagrams, common-misconception warnings, and GED®-style practice with full explanations throughout.
📚 Course Curriculum
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space (volume). Mass is how much material is present; volume is how much space it fills. …
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When you heat or cool matter, it can change from one state to another. Each change has a name, and the same substance stays the …
Open trial session →Heat a solid steadily and something surprising happens to its temperature. It rises — but then pauses while the substance changes state, even though you …
Open trial session →Why does a small steel bolt sink while a huge log floats? The answer is density — how much mass is packed into a given …
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Matter can change in two very different ways, and telling them apart is a favorite GED® topic. [[figure:physical_vs_chemical A physical change keeps the same substance; …
Open trial session →Most everyday matter isn't pure — it's mixed. A mixture is two or more substances physically combined (not chemically), so each keeps its own properties …
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📝 Practice Questions
29 interactive questions with instant feedback and explanations.
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