Matter can exist in one of three main states: solid, liquid, or gas. Each has its own unique set of physical properties. Describe the common propertiesof the three states of matter. Fill in the blank with , , and .
1.__________are highly compressible. 2.__________have no definite shape or volume. 3.__________retain their size and shape without a container. 4.__________are substances that flow and keep the shape of the container. 5.__________are characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume. are hard, malleable, and conducts electricity. 7.__________have definite volume, but no definite shape because it takes the shane of its container.