Why the properties of water are different i its three states of matter?

Answer 1

The properties of water differ in its three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) because of the arrangement of water molecules and the intermolecular forces between them. In the solid state (ice), molecules are closely packed in a rigid lattice structure, resulting in a fixed shape. In the liquid state, the molecules are more loosely packed, allowing water to flow and take the shape of its container. In the gas state, water molecules have high kinetic energy and are far apart, leading to the ability of water vapor to expand to fill any available space.