How are solids, liquids, and gases of the same element different from each other?

Comparison Chart

BASIS FOR COMPARISONSOLIDLIQUIDGAS

MeaningSolid refers to a form of matter which has structural rigidity and has a firm shape which cannot be changed easily.Liquid is a substance, that flows freely, having a definite volume but no permanent shape.Gas refers to a state of matter, do not have any shape but conform to the shape of the container, completely, in which it is put in.

Shape and VolumeFixed shape and volume.No fixed shape but has volume.Neither definite shape nor volume.

EnergyLowestMediumHighest

CompressibilityDifficultNearly difficultEasy

Arrangement of moleculesRegular and closely arranged.Random and little sparsely arranged.Random and more sparsely arranged.

FluidityCannot flowFlows from higher to lower level.Flows in all directions.

Molecular motionNegligible molecular motionBrownian molecular motionFree, constant and random molecular motion.

Intermolecular spaceVery lessMoreLarge

Intermolecular attractionMaximumMediumMinimum

Sound speedFastestFaster than gas but slower than solidLowest among all

StorageDon't need container, for storage.Cannot be stored without container.Needs closed container for storage.

Explanation:

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a- multicellular

b-eukaryotic

c-no cell wall

d-heterotrophic

e-autotrophic