CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTICLES OF MATTER

1. Particles of matter have space between them

2.Particles of matter are co ntinuously moving –

  • They possess kinetic energy.
  • Increase in temperature also increases the kinetic energy of the particles
  • Thus, Particles of matter intermix on their own with each other.
  • They do so by getting into the spaces between the particles.
  • This intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own is called diffusion
  • On heating, diffusion becomes faster.

3. Particles of matter attract each other.

  • The strength of this force of attraction varies from one kind of matter to another.