CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2000 - Question 8
Chemistry 2000 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: The fundamental difference between the three states of matter is the
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
arrangement and behavior of the particles within them. In a solid, particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place. In a liquid, particles are still close together but can move past each other, and in a gas, particles are far apart and move freely. This fundamental distinction in particle arrangement and behavior gives rise to the unique properties of each state of matter.

