Use your observations of the particle models in this simulation to develop a short explanation for each particles in each state?
A. Gas
B. Liquid
C. Solid
A. Gas: The particles in a gas state are widely spaced out and move at high speeds in random directions. They do not have a fixed shape or volume and can easily fill the container they are placed in. The attractive forces between the particles are very weak, resulting in low intermolecular forces and little resistance to compression.
B. Liquid: The particles in a liquid state are closer together compared to a gas, but they still have some freedom of movement. They are constantly in motion, sliding past each other, but their attractive forces are stronger than in a gas state. This allows liquids to have a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. They can take the shape of their container and can flow, but they are less compressible than gases.
C. Solid: The particles in a solid state are tightly packed and held together in a fixed arrangement. They vibrate in place but have minimal freedom of movement. The attractive forces between particles are strong, leading to a fixed shape and volume of the solid. Solids are not fluid and cannot flow or be easily compressed.