How the particle arrangement help define state of matter?

Answer 1

Matter:

In a solid state:

Particles are in a relatively close, fixed arrangement;

Movement severely restrained. Relocation not possible;

System shape is fixed;

Energy easily transferred by close, orderly arrangement.

In a liquid state:

Particles not fixed, but in a relatively loose arrangement;

Motion is less unrestrained and relocation readily occurs;

System assumes the shape of its container;

Energy transferred slower than in structured solid state.

In a gaseous state:

Particles are randomly distributed;

Movement is constant, rapid and chaotic;

Particles are constantly relocated within the system;

System assumes the size and shape of its container;

Energy transferred slower than solid or liquid states.