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Gases, liquids and solids are all made up of microscopic particles, but the behaviors of these particles differ in the three phases. The following figure illustrates the microscopic differences.

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The following table summarizes properties of gases, liquids, and solids and identifies the microscopic behavior responsible for each property.

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📌assumes the shape and volume of its container
particles can move past one another
📌compressible
lots of free space between particles
📌flows easily
particles can move past one another

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📌flows easily
particles can move past one another
📌not easily compressible
little free space between particles
📌flows easily
particles can move/slide past one another

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📌retains a fixed volume and shape
rigid - particles locked into place
📌not easily compressible
little free space between particles
📌does not flow easily
rigid - particles cannot move/slide past one another