The kinetic theory of matter

Arrangement of Matter State of Matter Arrangement and Movement of Particles

SOLID y Has a fixed volume and shape y Cannot be compressed LIQUID y Has fixed volume but does not have fixed shape (takes the shape of container) y Cannot be compressed easily

y The particles are packed closely together in an orderly manner. y There are strong forces between the particles. y The particles can only vibrate and rotate about their fixed positions.

y The particles are packed closely together but not in orderly arrangement. y Held together by strong forces but weaker than the forces in a solid. y The particles can vibrate, rotate and move throughout the liquid. They collide against each other.

GAS y The particles are very far apart from each other and in a random motion. y Does not have a fixed shape or y Weak forces between the particles. volume y The particles can vibrate, rotate and y Can be move freely. The rate of collision is greater than the rate of collision in a compressed easily liquid.