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A '''solid''' is a [[State of Matter|state of matter]] that holds its shape and cannot be squashed into a smaller space.
 
A '''solid''' is a [[State of Matter|state of matter]] that holds its shape and cannot be squashed into a smaller space.
  
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===About Solids===
 
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Revision as of 19:52, 18 August 2018

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A solid is a state of matter that holds its shape and cannot be squashed into a smaller space.

About Solids

Solids are a state of matter that:
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  • Cannot be poured.
  • Hold their shape if you leave them alone.
  • Do not flow.
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Solids cannot be squashed into a smaller size. You can change their shape by squashing, but their size stays the same.

Examples of solid materials:

  • Brick
  • Wood
  • Plastic
  • Glass
  • Ice

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A state of matter where all the particles are touching and in a regular arrangement.