Matter in Our Surroundings – Notes

States of Matter 

Solids have definite shape, volume and cannot be compressed

Liquids flow, have definite volume and take the shape of the container

Gases do not have definite volume, but take the shape of the container

Particles of matter are small in size and have space between them

In solids, particles have high force of attraction and less inter-molecular space

In liquids, particles have less force of attraction and more inter-molecular space

In gases, particles have less force of attraction and large inter-molecular space