Properties of Solids in Science

Solids are rigid substances with fixed shape and volume, due to tightly packed particles held together by strong forces.

The closeness of particles in a solid makes it difficult to compress them.

Strong attractive forces keep solid particles in fixed positions, giving them a definite shape.

The particles in a solid are very close together, with minimal space between them.

The forces that hold particles together in a solid are stronger compared to liquids and gases.

The amount of matter packed into a certain volume. Think of it like how tightly packed the molecules are in a substance.

Solids have a fixed shape and volume, they don't change easily.

Solids have a high density because their molecules are packed tightly together.

Liquids and gases can easily flow and take the shape of their container.

Solids cannot flow because their molecules are fixed in place and only vibrate.