Question

Describe the properties of solids.

Answer 1

Anything that occupies space and has mass is called matter. The three forms of matter are:

• Solids
• Liquids
• Gases

The properties of solids are:

1. Solids have a definite shape, size, and volume.
2. They are rigid. They do not possess the property of fluidity.
3. They have high densities and are heavy.
4. They have low compressibility.
5. Rate of diffusion in solids is very very low or negligible.
6. The particles of solids are closely packed hence they do not move but keep on oscillating around their mean positions.
7. They have any number of surfaces.