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List 3 properties of solids. Do the same for liquids and gases.

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GAS .assumes the shape and volume of its container

particles can move past one another

.compressible

lots of free space between particles

.flows easily

particles can move past one another

LIQUID assumes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies

particles can move/slide past one another

.not easily compressible

little free space between particles

.flows easily

particles can move/slide past one another

SOLID .retains a fixed volume and shape

rigid - particles locked into place

.not easily compressible

little free space between particles

.does not flow easily

rigid - particles cannot move/slide past one another

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