Solids,liquids and gases

How do particles behave in a solid?

In a solid, particles vibrate around a fixed position. There are strong forces of attraction between neighboring particles, and they are very close together.

Describe the particle behavior in a liquid.

In a liquid, particles are still close together but can move around each other. They do not keep a fixed shape and take the shape of the bottom of the container.

What are the characteristics of gases?

In a gas, particles are very far apart and move quickly and randomly in all directions, often colliding with each other. Because they are far apart, they can easily be squashed, and they fill the whole space of the container.

What causes gas pressure?

Gas pressure is caused by particles continuously hitting the sides of their container.