Here's why:
* Definite shape: Solids maintain their shape regardless of their container. The particles within a solid are tightly packed and held together by strong intermolecular forces.
* Definite volume: Solids have a fixed volume that doesn't easily change. The particles in a solid are fixed in specific positions and don't easily move around.
Examples of solids include:
* Ice
* Rock
* Wood
* Metal
* Plastic