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The kinetic theory of matter

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The document describes the kinetic theory of matter and the arrangement and movement of particles in the three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas. In solids, particles are packed closely together in an orderly arrangement with strong forces between them, allowing only vibration and rotation. In liquids, particles are closely packed but in a random arrangement, with weaker forces allowing vibration, rotation, and movement throughout collisions. Gases have particles very far apart in random motion with weak forces, allowing free vibration, rotation, and movement with a high rate of collision.

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The kinetic theory of matter Arrangement of State of Matter Arrangement and Movement of Particles Matter SOLID  The particles are packed closely  Has a fixed together in an orderly manner. volume and  There are strong forces between shape the particles.  Cannot be  The particles can only vibrate and compressed rotate about their fixed positions. LIQUID  Has fixed  The particles are packed closely volume but together but not in orderly does not have arrangement. fixed shape  Held together by strong forces but (takes the weaker than the forces in a solid. shape of  The particles can vibrate, rotate container) and move throughout the liquid.  Cannot be They collide against each other. compressed easily  The particles are very far apart GAS from each other and in a random  Does not have motion. a fixed shape or  Weak forces between the particles. volume  The particles can vibrate, rotate  Can be and move freely. The rate of compressed collision is greater than the rate of easily collision in a liquid.

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The kinetic theory of matter

  • 1. The kinetic theory of matter Arrangement of State of Matter Arrangement and Movement of Particles Matter SOLID  The particles are packed closely  Has a fixed together in an orderly manner. volume and  There are strong forces between shape the particles.  Cannot be  The particles can only vibrate and compressed rotate about their fixed positions. LIQUID  Has fixed  The particles are packed closely volume but together but not in orderly does not have arrangement. fixed shape  Held together by strong forces but (takes the weaker than the forces in a solid. shape of  The particles can vibrate, rotate container) and move throughout the liquid.  Cannot be They collide against each other. compressed easily  The particles are very far apart GAS from each other and in a random  Does not have motion. a fixed shape or  Weak forces between the particles. volume  The particles can vibrate, rotate  Can be and move freely. The rate of compressed collision is greater than the rate of easily collision in a liquid.