Which of the answer choices correctly summarizes the kinetic theory of matter?

• Particles of matter continuously move or vibrate within the empty spaces that separate them from one another.

• Particles of matter increase or decrease in size when acted upon by an outside force.

• Particles of matter increase or decrease in size when they absorb or release enough energy to change states.
• Particles of matter periodically move or vibrate within empty spaces when they absorb or release enough energy states.

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• Particles of matter continuously move or vibrate within the empty spaces that separate them from one another.