A scientist is studying a sample of matter. The matter has no definite shape or volume, and it can conduct an electric current. The sample is most likely in which of the following states?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Plasma

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A scientist is studying a sample of matter. The matter has no definite shape or volume, and it can conduct an electric current. The sample is most likely in which of the following states?

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Plasma

Ferredoxin4 · Answer

There are 5 main states of matter:-solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and bose einstein condensates.

A sample w no definite shape or volume -> that eliminates option A and B.

What's the difference between gas and plasma?

AngeI · Answer

Well solid has a form so that one is out

AngeI · Answer

Wait nevermind ferre got this

Ferredoxin4 · Answer

A gas itself will never conduct a current unless subjected to extremely low pressures and high voltage. Plasma conducts electric currents. In fact, it's the force that links lightning. So what do you think?