Solid Liquid Gas Properties of Matter 1. Particles can move/slide past one another 2. Lots of free space between particles 3. Not compressible 4. Does not flow 5. Retains a fixed shape and volume 6. Rigid particles locked into place 7. Noticeable space between particles 8. Assumes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies 9. Flows easily 10. Assumes the shape and volume of its container