Changing the States of Matter of water. Matter exists in three states – what are these states – 1) Crazy state scientifically called … 2) Loose state scientifically called … 2) Squashed state scientifically called … When an atom, molecule or compound absorbs (takes in) Thermal energy (heat energy) it is transferred to When a particle has more kinetic energy than it did before what does it start to do? Heat in or out Heat in or out Heat in or out Heat in or out LIQUID Freezing energy. The particle (atomic) view of the three states of matter: solid Kinetic energy of the particles: (high / medium / low) Attractive forces between the particles: (strong / medium / weak) Movement of particles: (speed and direction) Vibration of the particles: (fast / medium / slow) Can you compress it: If yes – why can you: Can you pour it: If yes – why can you: