The difference between the states of matter is the behavior and arrangement of the atoms or compounds. describe the behavior and arrangement of a solid - liquid - gas –

Solid: The particles (i.e. atoms or compounds) vibrate about their fixed positions and are relatively very close to each other.

Liquid: The particles move about relatively VERY SHORT distances and move freely, flowing around other particles at high speeds.

Gas: The particles move far from each other about relatively very great distances at high speeds.