| Solid |
Fixed shape and volume. Does not
readily change shape even if a large force is applied.
|
| Liquid |
Fixed volume and takes the shape of the
container. Volume can only be significantly changed if very large
forces are applied.
|
| Gas |
Take the shape and volume of the
container. Shape and size can be changed by the application of a
force.
|
| Plasma |
Occurs only at very high temperatures and
consist of ionized atoms.
|
| Fluids |
Combination of gases and liquids. They
are placed in the same category because they both flow. |
