Solids, Liquids and Gases

A solid is a form of matter that keeps its shape and has a fixed volume.

A liquid is a form of matter that takes the shape of its container and has a fixed volume.

A gas is a form of matter that does not have a fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

There are 3 main forms of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

An example of a solid is a bowling ball.

An example of a liquid is water.

An example of a gas is air.

Yes, solids take up space and have weight.

Yes, liquids take up space and have weight.

Yes, gases take up space and have weight.