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Explain why atoms move at different speeds depending on whether they are in liquid or solids
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Explain why atoms move at different speeds depending on whether they are in liquid or solids

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Atoms move a lot faster in liquid because the molecules have more room to move freely. On the other hand, in a solid the molecules are very tight together, giving them little room to wiggle around.
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