 | Picture 1.1. A strong man. What about the can? What are its properties? |  |  |  |  | | | Some properties of solids, liquids and gases | | | We use the word property to describe one aspect of what a material is like. Some words we use to describe the properties of materials are: strong, hard, flexible, runny and compressible. Let's look at some of the properties that help us to decide on whether a material is a solid, liquid or gas. |  | | | | | Solids | Liquids | Gases | Keep the same shape | Take the shape of the container | Fill the whole container | Stay where they are put | Runny - can be poured | Spread out quickly | Are difficult to move through | Are quite easy to move through | Are very easy to move through | Cant be compressed | Are very difficult to compress | Compressible - easy to compress | | | |  | | |