Solid
Properties of Matter
Liquid
Gas
Phase
of
Matter
Volume
Definite
Definite
Depends on the temperature and
pressure
Shape
Definite
Indefinite
Takes the shape of its container
Indefinite
Fills the container
Low
Moderate
High
Kinetic Energy*the energy of
motion
Movement of the
Particles (analogies)
Related Terms –
Misc Information
Like students in their seats
Crystalline solids- form
crystals, have definite
melting point. EX: snow, salt
Amorphous solids- particles
are not arranged in a regular
pattern, don’t have a definite
melting point, EX: glass,
plastic
Like people walking through
the mall
Fluid- a substance that flows
Viscosity- the resistance of a
liquid to flowing
*viscosity depends on
temperature