States of matter can exist as solids, liquids, or gases depending on how tightly or loosely grouped the fundamental particles are. Solids have a definite shape and volume with particles vibrating in fixed positions. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container as particles slide past one another. Gases have neither a definite shape or volume with particles moving freely in all directions.
States of matter can exist as solids, liquids, or gases depending on how tightly or loosely grouped the fundamental particles are. Solids have a definite shape and volume with particles vibrating in fixed positions. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container as particles slide past one another. Gases have neither a definite shape or volume with particles moving freely in all directions.
States of matter can exist as solids, liquids, or gases depending on how tightly or loosely grouped the fundamental particles are. Solids have a definite shape and volume with particles vibrating in fixed positions. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container as particles slide past one another. Gases have neither a definite shape or volume with particles moving freely in all directions.