explain the experiment to show the space between the particles of Matter and write the report
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A solid
In a solid the particles fit very closely together. They are constantly vibrating and twisting. But they do not move past their neighbouring particles. Because the particles are close together:
they attract their neighbours - this is why solids tend to keep their own shape and to stay where they are put
solids are very difficult to compress - the gaps between particles are already very small.
Liquids
In a liquid the particles are still close together but a little further apart than in a solid. The particles can move around and mix with other particles. Therefore, liquids can change shape to match their container. There is still very little space between particles, so liquids are also difficult to compress.
Gases
In gases the particles are much further apart than in solids or liquids. There is a lot of space in between the particles and they are constantly moving about. The particles collide with other particles and with the walls of the container.
Because the particles are moving about, a gas will fill any container that it is put into.
Because there is space between the particles, they can be squashed into a smaller volume when the gas is compressed.