How do particles in liquids differ from particles in a solid?

Answer 1

solid particles are closer together so they can't move that well. But in a liquid the particles are farther away so they can flow more smoothly
In solids, particles are rigid and next to each other in formation.

In liquids, they are slipping over each other and continuously moving.

In gases particles are bouncing off each other and the space/containers walls that they are confined to.
In a solid, the particles that make up its matter are more closely spaced and rigid. They may have a particular fixed and defined structure (molecular or physical structure) These cannot freely moved around in a confined space (liquids) or move randomly in any direction (gases). Thus, particles in solids are more rigid and stable.

In liquids, the particles are free to move randomly in a confined container. Their movement is unpredictable and do not have a definite structure or shape. Due to this free movement, they take up the shape of the container.

This movement depends on the strength of the chemical bonds. Stronger the bond, more solid the object is, bit weaker, and it forms liquids, (when more energy is provided, more movement is possible)

Answer 2

Particles in liquids have more freedom of movement compared to particles in solids, allowing them to flow past each other. In solids, particles are more closely packed together and have limited movement, leading to a fixed shape and volume.