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Particle Model (Cambridge O Level Physics)
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Arrangement & Motion of Particles
- In a solid:
- The molecules are very close together and arranged in a regular pattern
- The molecules vibrate about fixed positions
- In a liquid:
- The molecules are still close together (no gaps) but are no longer arranged in a regular pattern
- The molecules are able to slide past each other
- In a gas:
- The molecules are widely separated - about 10 times further apart in each direction
- The molecules move about randomly at high speeds
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