This document discusses various properties of solids, liquids, and gases. It describes hardness as a solid's ability to resist scratching and abrasion. Diamond is noted as the hardest material. Malleability allows materials like gold to be pressed or hammered without breaking. Brittleness refers to a material's tendency to break easily, like glass. Solids can also be elastic, stretching under pressure like rubber bands. Ductility is the ability to be stretched into a wire. Strength determines a material's durability. Liquids can dissolve some solids in solutions. Liquids also have viscosity, or resistance to flow. Gases can be compressed when squeezed. The document provides examples to illustrate different properties.