How do I make a particle diagram?

Type a description of what you want to show (for example, "water molecules in the liquid state" or "solid vs liquid vs gas side by side"), pick a style and aspect ratio, and click Generate. Figviz draws the diagram with labeled particles and returns a high-resolution image you can download or copy into your slides.

Is the particulate diagram generator free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use to generate particle diagrams right away. Buying any pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks higher resolutions. Credits never expire.

How do particles differ in solids, liquids, and gases?

In a solid, particles are tightly packed in an ordered lattice and vibrate in place. In a liquid, particles are close but randomly arranged and can slide past each other. In a gas, particles are widely spaced and move quickly in all directions. Particulate diagrams make these differences easy to see at a glance.

What is the difference between an element, a compound, and a mixture in a particle diagram?

An element shows only one type of atom (all identical circles). A compound shows molecules made of two or more different atoms bonded together (multi-colored bonded pairs or groups). A mixture shows two or more types of atoms or molecules mingled together but not chemically bonded. Color-coding each particle type makes the distinction clear.

Can I use particulate diagrams for chemistry class or exams?

Yes. Figviz generates diagrams at up to 4K resolution, which you can save as PNG and insert into worksheets, lab reports, revision guides, or presentation slides. As an AI tool it is excellent for study and teaching; always check the particle arrangement against your textbook for high-stakes submissions. Diagrams from paid accounts can be used in your own teaching materials.

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Solid, Liquid & Gas Particle Comparison

A three-panel comparison showing how particle spacing and arrangement differ across the three states of matter.

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Particle Diagram of a Solid

Particles arranged in a close, ordered lattice with minimal space between them, illustrating the solid state.

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Particle Diagram of a Liquid

Particles touching but disordered, illustrating how liquids flow while keeping a fixed volume.

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Particle Diagram of a Gas

Particles spread far apart and randomly distributed, illustrating how gases fill their container.

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Element vs Compound vs Mixture

Three-panel diagram showing how elements, compounds, and mixtures differ in particle composition.

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State Change: Melting & Evaporation

A sequential diagram illustrating how particle arrangement changes from solid to liquid to gas during melting and evaporation.

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What is a particulate diagram?

A particulate diagram (also called a particle diagram) is a visual model that uses circles to represent atoms or molecules and shows how they are arranged and spaced in a given substance or state of matter. Chemists and chemistry teachers use them to make the invisible structure of matter visible: a solid shows a tightly packed, ordered lattice; a liquid shows particles close together but disordered; a gas shows particles spread far apart. Figviz generates these diagrams from a plain description, so you can create a labeled, print-ready particle diagram without any drawing software.

How to make a particulate diagram

Choose the substance and state of matter you want to illustrate (for example, water as a liquid, or ice as a solid).

Decide what the diagram should show: a single state, a side-by-side comparison, or a state-change sequence.

Type a description into the prompt box, including the particle arrangement, any labels you want, and the level of detail.

Pick a style (Classic, Colorful, or Minimal) and an aspect ratio, then click Generate.

Review the result and refine the prompt if the spacing or labels need adjusting.

States of matter at the particle level

Solid: particles are tightly packed in a regular, ordered arrangement (lattice). They vibrate in place but cannot move past each other, which gives solids a fixed shape and fixed volume.

Liquid: particles are close together but randomly arranged. They can slide past each other, giving liquids a fixed volume but no fixed shape.

Gas: particles are widely spaced and move randomly and quickly. They fill whatever container they are in, giving gases no fixed shape or fixed volume.

Plasma: a fourth state where particles have enough energy to become ionized. Less commonly shown in introductory particle diagrams.

State changes (melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation) are shown by depicting how the particle arrangement transitions from one state to another.

Tips for clear particle diagrams

Use color to distinguish different types of atoms or molecules, especially in element vs compound vs mixture diagrams. Keep the number of particles in each panel consistent so comparisons are fair. For state-change diagrams, use labeled arrows between panels to show the direction of the change (melting, evaporation, etc.) and note whether energy is absorbed or released. Always label each panel with the state of matter so the diagram works on its own without additional explanation.

Particle diagrams for chemistry class

Particulate diagrams are a core part of most middle and high school chemistry curricula and appear frequently on standardized tests. They are used to illustrate the particulate model of matter, compare states of matter, explain physical vs chemical changes, and distinguish elements from compounds from mixtures. Figviz lets students and teachers generate exam-quality diagrams in seconds, which can be saved as high-resolution images and dropped into worksheets, slides, or study guides.

Frequently asked questions

A particulate diagram generator is a tool that creates visual models showing how atoms or molecules are arranged in a substance. With Figviz you describe the substance and state of matter, and the AI draws a clean, labeled particle diagram with circles representing atoms or molecules and accurate spacing for the solid, liquid, or gas state.

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