The characteristics of the particles of matter are as follows:

(a) Matter consists of tiny particles which cannot be seen by an individual with naked eye.

(b) The particles of matter have spaces between them.

(c) The particles of matter attract each other due to inter molecular forces of attraction. The forces of attraction are maximum in solids and minimum in gases. Liquids have inter molecular forces in between solids and gases.

(d) The particles of matter are not stationary but are continuously moving.

(e) The inter molecular forces decrease with the increase in inter molecular spaces and vice-versa.

(f) Kinetic energy of the molecules increases with the rise in temperature.