The document defines the three states of matter as solid, liquid, and gas. It explains that states of matter are defined by whether they maintain a definite shape and volume. Solids maintain a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but no defined shape, and gases do not have a definite shape or volume. The document also discusses melting point, boiling point, and solubility. Melting point is the specific temperature when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid, and boiling point is the temperature when a liquid changes to a gas. Solubility refers to the maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a liquid.