Shape:
* Solids: Have a definite shape. They maintain their shape regardless of the container they're in. Think of a rock, a book, or a block of ice.
* Liquids: Take the shape of their container. Pour water into a glass, it takes the shape of the glass. Pour it into a bowl, it takes the shape of the bowl.
Volume:
* Solids: Have a definite volume. They occupy a specific amount of space.
* Liquids: Also have a definite volume, but they can flow and take the shape of their container.
Compressibility:
* Solids: Are generally incompressible. You can't squeeze them into a smaller volume easily.
* Liquids: Are slightly compressible, but much less so than gases. You can slightly reduce the volume of a liquid by applying pressure.
Movement of Particles:
* Solids: Have particles that are tightly packed and vibrate in place.
* Liquids: Have particles that are closer together than in gases, but can move around each other freely.
Examples:
* Solid: Wood, metal, ice
* Liquid: Water, juice, oil
Let me know if you'd like more details about any of these points!
