State two properties shared by a solid, a liquid, and a gas, and draw particle diagrams for each state of matter, explaining the change of state from liquid to gas using particle theory.

You're on a roll — The first part of the question, asking to "State two properties shared by...", is too blurry to read completely for "a solid", "a liquid", and "a gas". Therefore, I will answer the visible parts of the question. a) In the boxes below, draw diagrams to show the arrangement of particles in each of the three states of matter. Box 1 (Solid): Imagine particles arranged in a regular, closely packed pattern (like a grid). Each particle should be touching its neighbors, and they should be vibrating slightly in their fixed positions. Box 2 (Liquid): Imagine particles that are still close together but randomly arranged. They should not be in a fixed pattern, and some gaps can be shown as they are able to slide past each other. Box 3 (Gas): Imagine particles that are far apart from each other, moving randomly and rapidly throughout the entire volume of the box. There should be large spaces between particles. b) Use the particle theory of matter to explain the following: When a liquid like water is heated, it turns into a gas (H2O vapour). When a liquid like water is heated, the particles absorb thermal energy. This energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing the water particles to move faster and vibrate more vigorously. As their kinetic energy increases, the particles gain enough energy to overcome the intermolecular forces of attraction holding them together in the liquid state. They then escape from the surface of the liquid and move far apart from each other, forming a gas (water vapour) where particles move randomly and rapidly. Got more? Send 'em 📸