Kinetic Particle Theory
by Regina Wong
1. Solid
1.1. Orderly, closely packed
1.2. Vibrate about its fixed position
1.3. Forces of attraction: Very strong
1.4. Kinetic energy:Lowest
1.5. Shape:Fixed
1.6. Volume:Fixed
1.7. Density:Highest
2. Liquid
2.1. Slide over one another
2.2. Disorderly, quite closely packed
2.3. Force of attraction:Strong
2.4. Kinetic energy: Moderate
2.5. Shape: Not fixed
2.6. Volume:Fixed
2.7. Density:Moderate
3. Gas
3.1. Disorderly, far apart
3.2. Move fast, randomly
3.3. Force of attraction: Weak
3.4. Kinetic energy: Highest
3.5. Shape:Not fixed
3.6. Volume: Not fixed
3.7. Density:Lowest