Particle model of matter

• What are the characteristics of a solid?


  -strong forces of attraction that hold the forces together

  -regular arrangement

  -vibrates in a fixed position
• What are the characteristics of a liquid?

  -Weaker forces of attraction between the particles

  -the particles are close together

  -irregular arrangements

  -move in random direction in low speeds
• What are characteristics of gases?


  -almost no forces of attraction

  -more energy than solids or liquids

  -free to move

  -consintly moving with random direction and speeds