Question

understand: states of matter
ngss.ms: ms - ps1 - 4, ms - ps1.a.2, ms - ps1.a.3, ms - ps1.a.4
complete the following table to describe the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.
property solids liquids gases
shape fixed shape shape of container fixed shape
volume constant volume volume of container constant volume
compressibility compressible not compressible not compressible

Explanation:

Solids have a fixed shape and constant volume and are generally not very compressible. Liquids take the shape of their container, have a definite volume (the volume of the container they fill up to a certain level), and are not compressible. Gases have no fixed shape (fill the entire container), their volume is that of the container, and are highly compressible.

Answer:

Property	Solids	Liquids	Gases
Volume	constant volume	volume of container	volume of container
Compressibility	not compressible	not compressible	compressible