Which of the following are properties of particles of matter? Select all that apply.

Rate of diffusion is faster in gases. Why?

What are the characteristics of the particles of matter?

Name the property of gases that helps aquatic plants and animals to survive in water.

$(a)$ Explain the effect of temperature on the movement of particles of matter.
$(b)$ Give a reason why we get the smell of hot sizzling food even when we are metres away from it?

The kinetic energies of water particles in three vessels $A, B$,and $C$ are $E_A, E_B$,and $E_C$ respectively,where $E_A > E_B > E_C$. Arrange the temperatures $T_A, T_B$,and $T_C$ of the water in the three vessels in increasing order. Provide a reason for your answer.