In two sentences, explain a similarity and a difference between the particles in liquid water at 100°C and the particles in steam at 100°C
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In both liquid water at 100°C and steam at 100°C, the particles are in constant motion and have more energy compared to lower temperatures. However, the particles in liquid water are still closely packed together and have intermolecular forces, while the particles in steam are farther apart and have weaker intermolecular forces, allowing them to move freely as a gas.