States of matter

• SOLID


  • Fixed volume and shape
  • Particles are closely packed in a regular arrangement
  • Very small spaces between the particles
  • Particles vibrates constantly
  • Very strong forces
  • Low amount of kinetic energy
• LIQUID


  • Fixed specific volume
  • Particles are loosely arranged
  • Less strong forces
  • Particles move fast and slide past each other
  • High amount of kinetic energy
• GAS


  • No fixed volume or shape
  • No particular arrangement
  • Very weak or no forces
  • Very high kinetic energy