State Of Matter
State Of Matter What is the 3 state of matter? There are three states of matter: solid; liquid and gas. They have different properties, which can be explained by looking at the arrangement of their particles. Solids ... Solids have a fixed shape and fixed volume, which means they don't move to fill a container when they're placed in it. They hold their own shape and volume. Solids cannot be compressed into a smaller space very easily. There's not much space between the atoms. Most solids change their shape if they are squeezed or pulled with enough force . The particles in the solid cannot move closer together, but they can often slide around and past each other if they are pushed hard enough. Thin bars and sheets of solids can often be bent or moulded. Liquids ... The atoms in ...