Distinguish between the three states of matter with respect to the following properties:
$(a)$ Density
$(b)$ Diffusion
$(c)$ Particle motion
$(a)$ Density
$(b)$ Diffusion
$(c)$ Particle motion
(N/A) The differences between the three states of matter based on the given properties are summarized in the table below:
| Property | Solid State | Liquid State | Gaseous State |
|---|---|---|---|
| $(a)$ Density | High | Lower than solids | Very low |
| $(b)$ Diffusion | Negligible | Slow | Very fast |
| $(c)$ Particle motion | Vibratory motion only | Random motion within the bulk | Rapid,random motion in all directions |
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