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  • Non-Solid Materials: Properties & Examples
    Here are some non-examples of solids, categorized by their properties:

    Liquids

    * Water: Flows and takes the shape of its container.

    * Mercury: A liquid metal at room temperature.

    * Oil: A viscous liquid that doesn't easily change shape.

    Gases

    * Air: A mixture of gases (nitrogen, oxygen, etc.) that expands to fill its container.

    * Helium: A lightweight gas used in balloons.

    * Carbon dioxide: A colorless gas that is a product of respiration.

    Plasma

    * Lightning: A superheated, ionized gas.

    * The sun: A giant ball of plasma.

    * Aurora Borealis: Plasma interacting with Earth's magnetic field.

    Other

    * Light: A form of electromagnetic radiation.

    * Sound: A vibration that travels through matter.

    * Heat: Energy transfer due to temperature difference.

    Important Note: The distinction between solids, liquids, and gases is based on the arrangement and movement of their particles. Plasma is a fourth state of matter with unique properties.

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