states of matter

Question 1

what are the properties of a solid?

Answer 1

Particles in solids have strong attractive forces and are held in a fixed position. They do not compress or flow

Question 2

what are the properties of a liquid?

Answer 2

Particles in a liquid have moderate attractive forces they are always in contact but can move about at random. They do not compress but can flow

Question 3

what are the properties of a gas?

Answer 3

Particles in a gas have weak attractive forces, they move about randomly can be compressed and flow. They are the least dense.

Question 4

what happens to the number of particles when an object changes?

Answer 4

When an object changes state the number of particles stays the same.