Particle Energy in states

Question 1

Solid

Answer 1

Solid In a solid, the attractive forces keep the particles together tightly enough so that the particles do not move past each other. Their vibration is related to their kinetic energy. In the solid the particles vibrate in place.

Question 2

Liquid

Answer 2

The particles in a liquid have more kinetic energy than the particles in the corresponding solid. As a result, the particles in a liquid move faster in terms of vibration, rotation, and translation.

Question 3

Gas