Why do science textbooks tend to focus on three states of matter rather than four?

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Faith Weeks

Chemistry

27 May, 12:08

Why do science textbooks tend to focus on three states of matter rather than four?

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Kylie Montes · Answer 1

There are three states of matter:

- Solid

- Liquid

- Gas

There is also one more, which is not mentioned much:

- Plasma

This state of matter is not mentioned much because it is not found in a large amount. We can't see plasma. It has properties that are different than the other states.

Lea Harrison · Answer 2

Plasma is not mentioned just because it is a sort of supercharged state. This state does not follow the same chemical rules of the other states because it is so highly excited.