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What are some properties that can be used to describe a solid, liquid and gas?

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Solid: defined form, minimal potential energy, it is not compressible, defined mass.

Liquid: No defined form, has more potential energy than the solids, it is not compressible, defined mass.

Gas: No defined form, high potential energy, it is compressible, defined mass.

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Answer:

Solids have a defined shape and volume.

Liquids have a definite volume but can take the shape of a container.

Gas has no definite volume or shape.

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