Final answer:
Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but not a shape, and gases have neither definite shape nor volume.
Explanation:
Characteristics of States of Matter:
- Solids: Definite shape and volume, particles closely packed.
- Liquids: Indefinite shape but definite volume, particles more loosely packed than solids.
- Gases: Neither definite shape nor volume, particles widely spaced.
For example, ice (solid) maintains its shape and volume, while water (liquid) takes the shape of its container, and steam (gas) expands to fill any container.
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