There are in total 5 states in the Whole wide World. In a solid, particles are packed tightly together so they are unable to move about very much. Particles of a solid have very low kinetic energy. The electrons of each atom are in motion, so the atoms have a small vibration, but they are fixed in their position. Solids have a definite shape. They do not conform to the shape of the container in which they are placed.
In higher education, Golden features the oldest public university in the state, the Colorado School of Mines, which can be found a few blocks south of downtown Golden situated on a hill overlooking the city.
With more than 13,000 employees, University of Colorado-Boulder is the largest employer in Colorado and accounts for 29.3% of statewide employment in the educational services industry. The 135-year old school is the only school in the Association of American Universities located in the Rocky Mountains.