The three states of matter are [[1]], [[2]], and gas.

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Concept- The three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Physically, the matter is classified into 5 states of matter- solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and Bose-Einstein condensate (most recently discovered).
But in general we discuss more about only the three states of matters they are more visible available around us.
These three states of matter are explained as-

Solid	Liquid	Gas
Definite shape and definite volume.	Definite volume but no definite shape	Neither definite shape nor definite volume.
Very strong intermolecular forces between molecules due to which molecules have a fixed position and can only vibrate.	Weak intermolecular forces of attraction due to which they can slide over one another but cannot skip the vessel.	Very weak intermolecular forces of attraction, due to which molecules can move freely.
Molecules are closely packed with minimum energy.	Molecules are loosely packed and have intermediate energy.	Molecules are far apart and have maximum energy. They collide with the walls of the container and exert pressure on the wall.
Least compressible as there are no spaces between molecules.	Moderate compressible	Most compressible due to spaces between the molecules.
The melting point of solid indicates the strength of intermolecular forces of attraction. Higher the melting point, the stronger the forces of attraction.	The boiling point of liquid indicates the strength of intermolecular forces of attraction. Higher the boiling point, the stronger the forces of attraction.	Neither melting point nor boiling point is applicable in gases.

Hence, the three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.

The three states of matter are [[1]], [[2]], and gas.

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