A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, and a gas is a state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. Solids have tightly packed atoms or molecules that vibrate in place, liquids have loosely packed atoms or molecules that slide past each other, and gases have widely spaced atoms or molecules that move freely and collide with each other.\n
What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas?