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.
In the southwest part of Colorado in San Miguel County, gold is a significant byproduct of several copper, lead, and silver mines. The Telluride District in the far southeastern part of the county, numerous mines have contributed to a total output of over 3 million ounces of gold.