How do particles move in different states of matter?
The particle model of matter (kinetic molecular theory) explains as given below.
The strong forces of attraction between particles in a solid cause them to be arranged in an orderly lattice structure with very close spacing and only fixed vibrations.
Particles in liquids move more freely, have larger gaps between them, and adopt the shape of their container.
Because gases have higher average kinetic energy than particles in other phases due to their higher temperature, they move much faster and can overcome the forces of attraction that hold the other phases closer together. Gas particles also have large spaces between them and move very freely and randomly, with weak forces of attraction between them.
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In solids, particles vibrate in fixed positions. In liquids, particles are still closely packed but can move past each other. In gases, particles are far apart and move freely in all directions.
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When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.

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