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==Phases of Matter==
==Phases of Matter==
Matter can exist in many phases.  The phases most common are solids, liquids, and gases.
Matter can exist in many phases.  The phases most common are solids, liquids, and gases. In Physics, a phase can be described as a region of space in which all physical properties of a material remain constant, or uniform.  Having consistent physical properties and chemical uniformity allow one to distinguish between the various phases, or states of matter.
 
==Gas-Liquid-Solid Phase Diagram==
==Gas-Liquid-Solid Phase Diagram==
==Why Ice Floats? Consequences.==
==Why Ice Floats? Consequences.==

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Phases of Matter

Matter can exist in many phases. The phases most common are solids, liquids, and gases. In Physics, a phase can be described as a region of space in which all physical properties of a material remain constant, or uniform. Having consistent physical properties and chemical uniformity allow one to distinguish between the various phases, or states of matter.

Gas-Liquid-Solid Phase Diagram

Why Ice Floats? Consequences.

Classification of Phases: Symmetry

Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking and Thermodynamic Limit

Ferromagnet and Currie-Weiss Theory

Other Examples of Symmetry Breaking