Question

Explain how these states of matter arise due to variation in the characteristics of the particles.

Answer 1

The following properties of particles decide whether a given substance will exist as Solid, liquid or gases :
1. Inter molecular spaces.
2. Inter molecular forces.
3. The amount of Movement of particles .

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Answer 2

Explanation:

» When the particles are closely packed together they form a solid state of matter.

-» When the particles r not too closely packed together n they can move they form a liquid state of matter.

-» When the particles r far apart they form gaseous state of matter.