Solid: Regular arrangement of particles and all close together, Particles vibrate about a fixed position, Particles don't have much energy, Can NOT be compressed., Fixed volume and shape, , Can not flow, Gas: Particles far apart, Particles move rapidly and freely, No fixed volume or shape, Can be compressed, Fills the whole container (or room), , Particles have LOADS of energy, Can flow, Liquid: Particles are in contact with each other but are not fixed in their positions, Particles move and slide past one another, Fixed volume but no fixed shape, Cannot easily be compressed, Takes the shape of the bottom of the container , , Can flow and be poured,

States of Matter - particle theory

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