| A | B |
| Matter | Anything that occupies space |
| Solid | Occupies a constant shape and constant volume |
| Liquid | Occupies a constant volume, but an indefinite shape |
| Gas | Occupies an indefinite volume and indefinite shape |
| Melting | Matter changes from a solid to a liquid |
| Evaporation | Matter changes from a liquid to a gas |
| Physical property | Describes the look or feel of a substance |
| Chemical property | Relates to how one substance reacts with other substances |