Solid: A state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume, with particles closely packed in a fixed arrangement. Boiling Point: The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas throughou...Solid: A state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume, with particles closely packed in a fixed arrangement. Boiling Point: The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas throughout the liquid, occurring at a specific temperature and pressure. Alloy: A mixture of metals or a mixture of a metal and another element, designed to have specific properties.