States of Matter - Solid, Liquid

States of Matter - Solid, Liquid

Matter exists in different states - solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Solids and liquids are the most common states. A solid has a fixed shape and volume because its particles are tightly packed. A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container because its particles are loo...

Have you noticed how ice is solid and keeps its form, but water flows and reshapes to fit any container? It happens because matter exists in different states, and two of the most common states are solids and liquids, which behave in distinct ways.

A solid, such as ice, has a fixed shape and volume. It does not change form unless it is brok...