Solids, Liquid and Gases

a) Solid

b) Gas

c) Liquid

d) Gas

assumes the shape and volume of its container
particles can move past one another                                                                                                

compressible
lots of free space between                                                                                    particles

flows easily
particles can move past one another

retains a fixed volume and shape
rigid - particles locked into place

not easily compressible
little free space between particles

does not flow easily
rigid - particles cannot move/slide past one another

assumes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies
particles can move/slide past one another

not easily compressible
little free space between particles

flows easily
particles can move/slide past one another

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