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How are liquid particles arranged?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the arrangement of particles in a liquid state. This involves understanding the characteristics of liquids, including how particles are packed and the mobility they possess compared to solids and gases.

Answer

Liquid particles are randomly arranged, close together but not in a fixed pattern, and move freely.

In liquids, particles are arranged in a random way, close together, touching many of their neighbors but not in a fixed pattern. They move with random motion throughout the container.

Answer for screen readers

In liquids, particles are arranged in a random way, close together, touching many of their neighbors but not in a fixed pattern. They move with random motion throughout the container.

More Information

In contrast to solids, where particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement, liquid particles have more freedom of movement which allows the liquid to flow and take the shape of its container.

Tips

Common mistakes include thinking liquid particles are arranged in a fixed pattern like solids or that they are as far apart as particles in gases.

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