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Matter in Our Surroundings Mind Map

See how matter is classified, how its particles behave in solids, liquids and gases, and how it changes state. Then build your own map from your notes or a PDF.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Build Your Map From Your Own Notes

Upload your textbook chapter or class slides and get a branched map of matter in seconds.

Start from your material

Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, or type the topic, and the AI builds the map for you.

Clear branches for each idea

States, properties, particle theory and changes of state each get their own expandable branch.

Turn the map into practice

Generate a quiz from the map to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.

How to Make a Matter Mind Map

Three steps from a chapter of notes to a map you can revise from.

  1. 1

    Add your notes

    Upload your chapter or slides, or type the topic matter in our surroundings.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI groups the content into main branches, with sub-branches for each state and property.

  3. 3

    Study and expand

    Expand any node, edit the text, then quiz yourself or export the map as a PNG or PDF.

Understanding Matter Mind Map Topics

Matter in our surroundings is anything that has mass and takes up space. Science classes organize it into three main ideas: how matter is classified, the states it can take, and how it changes. Each idea links to others, which is why a mind map works well for revising it.

  • States of matter: solid, liquid and gas, with their key features
  • Particle theory: how particles are arranged and move in each state
  • Properties: physical features such as mass, volume and density
  • Changes of state: melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation and sublimation

Use the map to revise one branch at a time, then test yourself with a quiz. Create your own version from your notes with CogniGuide to match your syllabus.

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Matter in Our Surroundings: Common Questions

Answers to frequent questions about this topic and about making your own map.

What are the three states of matter?

The three common states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Solids keep a fixed shape and volume, liquids keep a fixed volume but take the shape of their container, and gases fill any container they are in.

What is changes of state?

A change of state is when matter moves from one state to another without changing its chemical identity. Melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation and sublimation are the main examples taught in school.

Which files can I use to make this map?

You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type the topic directly.

Can I turn my matter map into a quiz?

Yes. Once your map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. The same notes can also become flashcards.