Density of solids, liquids and gases The difference between the densities of solids, liquids and gases is due to the distance between the particles in each state of matter.

The density of an object is calculated by dividing the mass by the volume. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

For most people, the difference between a solid and liquid is easy to discern—liquids move, they flow, they take the shape of whatever they are put in. Solids on the other hand, are rigid and ...

In the world of matter, we're familiar with the clear distinctions between solids, liquids, and gases. Solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids flow and take the shape of their container.

Although the three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas, not all substances seem to fit perfectly into one of these groups. In this activity, you can decide whether each substance should be ...

We all know from middle school science class that matter changes between a solid, a liquid, and a gas when you change the temperature or pressure acting on it. (Yes, some elements will change ...

Researchers report that the way a tissue's cells are arranged can serve as a fingerprint for the tissue's 'phase' -- whether it is more like a solid, liquid, or gas. For example, tumors that are ...

At the critical point at which differences between liquid and gas seem to disappear, things are remarkably simple.