* Farther apart: Gas particles are spread out much more than in solids or liquids. This means there's less frequent contact between them, making it harder for heat energy to transfer through collisions.
* Moving faster and more randomly: Gas particles move with higher kinetic energy and in random directions. This makes it harder for heat energy to transfer in a predictable direction.
In contrast, solids and liquids have particles that are much closer together and can easily transfer heat energy through collisions.
