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Solids have a structured set of molecules, usually thought of in rows and columns, tightly packed. Liquids are similar to solids but there is much more freedom for the particles, and the vibrations are much more noticeable (relatively).

Gasses have no structured formations, the particles are totally free to roam around the volume the gas is in.

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