The kinetic theory of matter State of Matter Characteristic Arrangement of particles are packed closely together in an orderly manner

Strong forces are packed Very far apart closely together and in a random but not in motion orderly manner Strong forces Very Weak but weaker than forces and the forces in a neglible solid Particles vibrate, rotate and move throughout the liquid. They collide against each other Particles vibrate, rotate and move freely. The rate of collision is greater than in liquid solid liquid gas

Forces of attraction

Movement of particles

Particles vibrate and rotate about their fixed positon

Kinectic energy contents of particles Shape / volume

Low

More than solid highest less than gas

- has a fixed volume and shape

- has a fixed volume and follows the shape of the container

Does not have a fixed shape of volume

Volume

Fixed

Fixed

Takes up the volume of its containers Very high

Rate of diffusion / expansion

Very low

Average

compressibility Cannot be compressed

Cannot be compressed easily

Can be compressed easily