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In solids, particles are tightly packed, vibrating in fixed positions. In liquids, particles are more spread out and can move past each other. In gases, particles are widely separated and move freely in all directions.
This state of matter is known as a gas. Gas particles are spread far apart and move freely, with minimal interaction between them.
We can determine the state of matter by observing how closely its particles are connected. In solids, particles are closely packed and do not move freely. In liquids, particles are close but can move past each other. In gases, particles are far apart and move freely.
Particles can move over each other while still being mutually attracted to each other in the liquid state. In liquids, the particles have enough energy to slide past each other while still experiencing intermolecular forces that keep them close together, giving liquids their characteristic ability to flow.
The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. These states are based on the arrangement of particles and how they interact with each other. Additionally, plasma is considered a fourth state of matter.
The state of matter in which particles move most rapidly is the gaseous state. In gases, particles have high kinetic energy and move freely, bouncing off each other and the container walls. This leads to fast and random movement of gas molecules.