Question

q.3. fill the table to describe the characteristics of the states of matter.
vapor
water
ice

Explanation:

• Vapor: Vapor is in the gaseous state. Gases do not have a definite shape (they take the shape of the container). They have a definite volume only when in a closed container under specific conditions (but generally, in an open - air context, volume is not definite as they can spread out). Gases are highly compressible.
• Water (liquid): Liquids have a definite volume (the amount of liquid is fixed unless evaporated or added to). Liquids do not have a definite shape (they take the shape of the container). Liquids are not easily compressible.
• Ice (solid): Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume. Solids are not easily compressible.

Answer:

States of Matter	Do they have definite volume?	Do they have definite shape?	Do they compress?
Water (Liquid)	Yes	No	No
Ice (Solid)	Yes	Yes	No