Home › Forums › setting the stage › solids as quantum systems › Pondering the definition of a solid This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 years, 1 month ago by Fnichol5. Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Author Posts January 18, 2023 at 3:24 am #8263 Fnichol5Participant Solids are not compressed easily, unlike liquids and gases. Examples include metals and ceramics. An atom, molecule, or ion that is closely packed together and held in a fixed position by strong chemical bonds or intermolecular forces is a solid. Author Posts Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In