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Explain the movement of particles in each state of matter.

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Gas:

  • assumes the shape and volume of its container ; particles can move past one another
  • compressible ; lots of free space between particles
  • flows easily ; particles can move past one another

Liquid:

  • assumes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies ; particles can move/slide past one another
  • not easily compressible ; little free space between particles
  • flows easily ; particles can move/slide past one another

Solid:

  • retains a fixed volume and shape; rigid - particles locked into place
  • not easily compressible ; little free space between particles
  • does not flow easily ; rigid - particles cannot move/slide past one another

Particles in a:

1. gas are well separated with no regular arrangement.

2. liquid are close together with no regular arrangement.

3. solid are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern.

Particles in a:

1. gas vibrate and move freely at high speeds.

2.liquid vibrate, move about, and slide past each other.

3. solid vibrate (jiggle) but generally do not move from place to place

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