Solids have a constant shape and volume, and high density. Their particles are packed closely together with little movement or space between them. Liquids have a variable shape but constant volume, with medium density. Their particles move freely past each other but remain relatively close with small spaces between them. Gases have a variable shape and volume, with low density. Their particles are spaced far apart and move quickly, colliding with and rebounding off the walls of their container.
Solids have a constant shape and volume, and high density. Their particles are packed closely together with little movement or space between them. Liquids have a variable shape but constant volume, with medium density. Their particles move freely past each other but remain relatively close with small spaces between them. Gases have a variable shape and volume, with low density. Their particles are spaced far apart and move quickly, colliding with and rebounding off the walls of their container.
Solids have a constant shape and volume, and high density. Their particles are packed closely together with little movement or space between them. Liquids have a variable shape but constant volume, with medium density. Their particles move freely past each other but remain relatively close with small spaces between them. Gases have a variable shape and volume, with low density. Their particles are spaced far apart and move quickly, colliding with and rebounding off the walls of their container.
Corpuscular kinteic theory and the states of matter
Matter Solids Liquids Gases
Shape constant variable variable Constant/ Variable? Volume constant constant variable High/medium/ Density high medium low low? Compression no no yes Yes/No/A little? Contraction a little a little yes Expansion a little a little yes Draw round Inner structure particles in the model containers for each case Norm Col H Norm Col H Norm Cold/- Hot/ al d ot al d ot al P +P Name substances Examples ice water air typically found in each state