Question

Compare and contrast the movements of particles that make up solid, liquid and gaseous samples of matter.

Answer 1

Explanation:

• In a solid, molecules are held together by strong intermolecular forces of attraction. As a result, they are unable to move from their initial place but they can vibrate at their mean position.  

Hence, in solid substances the particles have low kinetic energy.

• Whereas in liquids, the molecules are held by less strong intermolecular forces of attraction as compared to solids. Due to which they are able to slide past each other. Hence, particles of a liquid have medium kinetic energy.

• In gases, the molecules are held by weak Vander waal forces. Hence, they have high kinetic energy due to which they move rapidly from one place to another leading to more number of collisions.  

Hence, particles of a gas are able to expand more rapidly as compared to particles of a liquid or solid.

Answer 2

Matter made up of gaseous would exert highest movement, due to high randomness; and solid will be least in that due to low randomness