The Solid State of Matter

In the solid state, matter has a definite shape and volume, which change only slightly with temperature and pressure. In contrast, liquids and gases do not have a definite shape and volume, and their properties are more affected by changes in temperature and pressure.

The three most common states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

The two types of solids are crystalline solids and amorphous solids.

<p>The smallest constituent particles of solids are atoms, ions, or molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crystalline solids possess regularity and periodicity in their structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solid state has definite shape, while the other two states do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crystalline solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amorphous solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solid state has definite volume, while the other two states do not</p> Signup and view all the answers