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The physical state of matter depends mostly on the intermolecular forces between its particles. Strong intermolecular forces result in a solid state, moderate forces lead to a liquid state, and weak forces cause a gas state. Temperature and pressure also play a role in determining the physical state of matter.
When energy is removed from matter, the matter typically cools down and its particles slow down in movement. This can lead to changes in the physical state of the matter, such as condensation or solidification. However, the matter itself remains the same in terms of its chemical composition.
Quartz is a solid state of matter.
A sponge is usually in a solid state of matter.
A pencil is in the solid state of matter.