State two characteristic properties each of: 1. A solid 2. A liqu… - Vidyadip

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State two characteristic properties each of:

A solid
A liquid
A gas

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Answer

Characteristics of a solid:

Solids have a fixed shape and fixed volume.
Solids do not flow.

Characteristics of a liquid:

Liquids have a fixed volume but no fixed shape, they take the shape of the vessel in which they are placed.
They generally flow easily.

Characteristics of a gas:

Gases can be compressed easily.
Gases fill their container completely.

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