Please give the general characteristics of solids?

General characteristics of solids

·         Solids have fixed mass, shape and volume.

·         There is least intermolecular space in solids as compared to liquids and gases.

·         There is strong intermolecular forces of attraction between particles in solids.

·         The particles cannot flow in solid state but can flow in molten state.

·         The constituting particles have fixed position. They can oscilate only above and below their mean positions i.e., they have only translational motions.

·         They are rigid.

·         They cannot be compressed except foam, rubber, sponge etc.

·         Most of them have high melting and boiling points.

·         They have higher density than liquids and gases.

·         Their thermal energy is low.