Part 2- States of matter 1. States of matter Solid Distance between close together particles Arrangement regular Shape fixed shape Volume Movement fixed vibrate Liquid close but further apart than in solids random no fixed shape – take up the shape of the container fixed move around each other Gas particles far apart random no fixed shape – fill the container not fixed move around in all directions Speed of movement Energy Forces of attraction 2. Interconversion between states of matter 3. Melting point and Boiling point Melting point Boiling point the temperature at which matter changes from _____ to _____ form. the temperature at which matter changes from _____to _____ form.