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All substances always vibrate and shake next to each other: it's how we perceive temperature. I don't think I quite understand this question.

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If a substance is in solid form, it is the most compact. The molecules are vibrating next to each other very closely.

If a substance is in liquid form, it is somewhat compact. Molecules are vibrating next to each other, but not as closely.

If a substance is in a gaseous form, it is spread out and crazy: and like every other state of matter, the molecules are vibrating next to each other.

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