How do you classfiy things like plastacine or dough. Do you calssify them as solid? Explain please.
2006-09-08 07:12:42 · 8 answers · asked by carbon dioxide 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
There are four states of matter. Does it really fit into one of them?
2006-09-08 07:18:00 · update #1
Ok, so there are five states of matter.
2006-09-08 07:44:22 · update #2
I think they are classified as colloids which is defined as a solid in most cases
2006-09-08 07:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by jd2rivett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Semi-solid
2006-09-08 07:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Duende71 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe they are classified as Colloidal Suspensions which would normally fit into the solid state of matter.
2006-09-08 09:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by jbbrant1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do classify then as a solid, for their molecules are joined together to maintain it's form, and goes through a stage where it hturns into a harder material (kind of like a metamorphic rock).
Things I would classify as a Semi-Solid are things like goo and slime.
2006-09-08 11:16:18 · answer #4 · answered by lavendere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wish you luck ( did you know that glass is a liquid ) it is somewhat arbitrary ( note glass is a solid at some temperatures - see what i mean about arbitrary ) ( AND THEY ARE NOT COLLOIDS ) BEST SIMPLE EXPLANATION OUT THERE --www.chemforkids.com ( states of matter)( 5 states by the way - this is a really cool site for basic science for any age )
2006-09-08 07:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Semi-liquid.
2006-09-08 08:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by RANDLE W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're elastic solids, yet solids none the less. Rubber bands are solid aren't they?
semi-solid is too broad a definition.
2006-09-08 08:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by flammable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very clear solid state
2006-09-08 08:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by source_of_love_69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋