| A | B |
|---|
| definite shape and volume | solid |
| water appears as ice | solid |
| particles are closest together | solid |
| particles vibrate in place | solid |
| particles move the slowest | solid |
| ex. iron | solid |
| ex. diamond | solid |
| ex. rubber | solid |
| takes the shape of its container and definite volume | liquid |
| water appears as regular water | liquid |
| particles slide past each other | liquid |
| ex. orange juice | liquid |
| ex. gasoline | liquid |
| ex. milk | liquid |
| takes the shape and volume of its container | gas |
| a small amount can fill a large container | gas |
| water appears as steam or water vapor | gas |
| particles are farthest apart | gas |
| particles move from place to place | gas |
| particles move the fastest | gas |
| ex. air | gas |
| ex. helium | gas |
| ex. oxygen | gas |
| no definite shape or volume and particles broken apart | plasma |
| conducts electricity | plasma |
| exists on the sun | plasma |
| ex. lightning | plasma |
| ex. fire | plasma |
| ex. aurora borealis | plasma |
