Beyond the classical solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states, physics recognizes many other distinct states (phases) of matter. The number of these states is not fixed and can vary depending on the substance and the environmental conditions, as well as how a "state" is defined.
What is the maximum number of states of matter?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2017 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Melting Point and Boiling Point)
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