The three states of matter Elements and compounds Elements and the periodic table Mixtures and their separation 1. There are three states of matter - solid, liquid and gas. Below is a table showing you the arrangement and closeness of these particles. Particles not in a fixed pattern and touching. Particles not in a pattern and not touching.
Particles vibrate in a fixed position.
Particles move freely but quite slowly. Particles move very fast and randomly. Can not compress. Has a fixed shape. Can not compress.