Chapter 5 – States of Matter Outline Introduction Definition of Matter Importance of Understanding States of Matter Relevance to Daily Life and Chemistry States of Matter Solids Liquids Gases Plasma (brief mention) Solid State Characteristics of Solids Types of Solids (Crystalline and Amorphous) Examples Image for Solid State (alt: Crystalline vs Amorphous Solids) Liquid State Characteristics of Liquids Properties of Liquids Fluidity and Viscosity Image for Liquid State (alt: Molecules in Liquid State) Gaseous State Characteristics of Gases Compressibility and Expansion Examples Image for Gaseous State (alt: Gas Molecules in Motion) Intermolecular Forces Types of Intermolecular Forces Importance in States of Matter Dispersion Forces or London Forces Explanation of London Forces Examples and Significance Dipole-Dipole Forces Explanation of Dipole-Dipole Interactions Importance in Liquids and Solids Example: Hydrogen Chlo...