C1 - particular nature of matter

Question 1

Differences in intermolecular forces in the 3 states of matter

Answer 1

solid - very strong
liquid - moderately strong
gas - negligible

Question 2

Differences in arrangement in the 3 states of matter

Answer 2

solid - close together in a regular arrangement
liquid - close together in a random arrangment
gas - far apart in a random arrangement

Question 3

Differences in movement of particles in the 3 states of matter

Answer 3

solid - vibrate at a fixed position
liquid - move around and over each other
gas - straight lines, random directions, quickly, until they collide and change direction