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.

Answer 2

The arrangement of particles in a substance determines its state of matter. In solids, particles are closely packed in a fixed position, in liquids they are close but can move around, and in gases they are far apart and move freely. This difference in arrangement leads to distinct properties such as shape, volume, and compressibility for each state of matter.