Gas,Liquid and Solid on the Molecular Level 3 states of matter are closely related to Intermolecular forces Gaseous state: Kinetic energy completely overcomes intermolecular forces. Particles move freely unrelated to each other. ·Liquid state:. Intermolecular forces hold particles close together. Kinetic energy keeps them moving around each other. ●Solid state:. Intermolecular forces hold particles in fixed positions -Kinetic energy keeps them vibrating in place.• Gaseous state: – Kinetic energy completely overcomes intermolecular forces. – Particles move freely & unrelated to each other. Gas, Liquid and Solid on the Molecular Level 3 states of matter are closely related to Intermolecular forces E >>E kinetic attraction • Liquid state: – Intermolecular forces hold particles close together. – Kinetic energy keeps them moving around each other. • Solid state: – Intermolecular forces hold particles in fixed positions. –Kinetic energy keeps them vibrating in place. E < E kinetic attraction