Name the three states of matter. In what ways are they different from each other?

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The three states of matter are as follows:
(i) Solids
(ii) Liquids
(iii) Gases

Solids Liquids Gases

The atoms/molecules of a solid are closely packed with each other. The atoms/molecules of a liquid are further apart as compared to a solid. The atoms/molecules of gases are loosely held and lie far from each other.

A solid has a definite shape and a fixed volume. A liquid has a fixed volume but it assumes the shape of the container it is placed into. Gases neither have a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.

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Solids	Liquids	Gases
The atoms/molecules of a solid are closely packed with each other.	The atoms/molecules of a liquid are further apart as compared to a solid.	The atoms/molecules of gases are loosely held and lie far from each other.
A solid has a definite shape and a fixed volume.	A liquid has a fixed volume but it assumes the shape of the container it is placed into.	Gases neither have a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.