Only 3 states of matter are considered "common" - which three are they? Chemistry Matter Phases of Matter 1 Answer Alan P. Jan 9, 2017 solid, liquid, and gas Answer link Related questions How does heat affect the phases of matter? How is energy related to the phases of matter? How many different phases of matter are there? What are the phases of matter? Question #e602a Question #38305 How does matter change from a solid to a liquid to a gas? Question #56a0f What state of matter describes fluids? What are examples of each of the three states of matter that exist at room temperature? See all questions in Phases of Matter Impact of this question 1396 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License