Matter exists in 3 states of matter, namely, solid state, liquid state and gaseous state.
Characteristics of Matter in Solid, Liquid and Gaseous State
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Solid
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Liquid
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Gas
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Arrangement of Particles | Particles are arranged in orderly manner and close to one another.
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Particles are not arranged in order. The space between particles is moderately large.
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The particles are very far apart and randomly arrange.
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Movement of Particles | Particles vibrate at fixed positions. | Particles move randomly and slowly and sometimes will collide against each other. | The particles move randomly in all directions at great speed. |
Force of Attraction between particles | very strong | Strong but weaker than in the solid state. | very weak |
Ability to be compressed | Very difficult to be compressed because the particles are packed closely. | Not easily compressed because the particles are packed quite closely. | Easily compressed because the particles are very far apart. |
Volume | Fixed | Fixed | Follows the container |
Heat Energy content | Lowest Energy Content | Moderate energy content. | Highest energy content |
Shape | Fixed | Follows the container | Fills the whole container |