What are Solids?
Solids have a fixed shape and volume. The particles are packed tightly together and can only vibrate in place.
Key Properties
- Fixed shape and volume
- Hard to compress
- Dense
Types of Solids
Crystalline Solids
Have a regular pattern. Examples: salt, diamonds
Amorphous Solids
No regular pattern. Examples: glass, wax
Examples
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Ice
Solid water