properties of solids
solids can have different properties. for example some solids are hard while others are soft. some are denae while others
are light. however all solids have some common properties. they
have a fixed volum
have a fixed shape
cannot be compressed and do not flow
rocks are solids because of these properties figure 1.1
particles in a solids
are packed close together in an orderly arrangment
have little empty space between them and can vibrate but cannot move freely about their fixed positions.
changes of state that involve solids .