The different states of matter

There are three states of matter:

1. Solid
2. Liquid
3. Gas

Solid

• The particles of solids are very tightly packed
• They posses a definite shape and volume
• Have unlimited number free space

Liquid

• Particles are slightly packed. They can move more freely than solids but not more than gases.
• They have define volume but indefinite shape
• They have one free space

Gas

• Particles are very far apart.
• They move freely
• They have indefinite shape and volume
• No free spaces present