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A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a (nearly) constant volume independent of pressure. As such, it is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, and plasma), and is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape. A liquid is made up of tiny vibrating particles of matter, such as atoms, held together by intermolecular bonds.
Solids have mass. Solids take up space. Particles in Solids: Are packed tightly together Have very little energy Vibrate in place Liquids Liquids take the shape of their container and have definite volume. Liquids have mass. Liquids take up space. Particles in Liquids: Are loosely packed Have medium energy levels Particles flow around each other Gases Gases spread out to fill the entire space given and do not have definite volume. Gases have mass. Gases take up space. Particles in Gases: Move freely Have LOTS of energy Plasma Lightning is a plasma.