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