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How are the particles arranged in a solid
Particles are closely packed together
Fixed Shape
Particles can vibrate but not move
Strong Forces of Attraction
How are the particles arranged in a liquid
Particles are close together
Takes shape of the container
Particles can move
Some Force of attraction
How are the particles arranged in a gas
Particles widely spread
Fill the shape of the container
Free to move
No force of attraction
What is it called when a solid goes to liquid
Melting
What is it called when a liquid goes to a solid
Freezing
What is it called when a liquid goes to a gas
Boiling
What is it called when a gas goes to a liquid
condensing
How do you work out if its a solid liquid or gas via melting and boiling points
Below melting point its a solid
Above the boiling point its a gas
Between the melting and boiling point its a liquid