*Molecular movements* refer to the various ways molecules move, vibrate, or rotate, depending on their state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and temperature. These movements are fundamental in understanding physical properties, chemical reactions, and diffusion. Types of Molecular Movements: 1. *Translational Motion* - Molecules move from one place to another in space. - Most noticeable in *gases*. - Example: Gas molecules spreading out in a room. 2. *Rotational Motion* - Molecules rotate around their axes. - Happens in *gases and liquids*. 3. *Vibrational Motion* - Atoms within a molecule oscillate (vibrate) around their equilibrium positions. - Common in *solids, liquids, and gases*, especially at higher temperatures. - Example: Stretching and bending of chemical bonds. 4. *Brownian Motion* - Random movement of particles suspended in a fluid due to collisions with molecules. - Observed under a microscope with tiny particles in water. 5. *Diffusion* - Molecules move from areas of *high concentration to low concentration*. - Driven by molecular kinetic energy. *Temperature effect:* - Higher temperature → faster molecular movement. - Lower temperature → slower movement, molecules vibrate less.