States of Matter

Solids 

• Has definite shape and volume
• Does not take the shape of a container in which it is placed
• Particles vibrate in place but you can not see them moving

Liquids

• Has a definite volume but no definite shape
• Takes shape of the container it is in but volume remains the same
• The particles have enough energy to move out of their fixed positions but not enough energy to move far apart 

Gases

• Does not have definite shape or volume
• Most are invisible they spread out as evenly as far as possible 
• Particles move at a high speed in all directions