Question

The table compares the characteristics of a substance in three different states of matter.

Comparison of Characteristics
Characteristic State X State Y State Z
Average Kinetic Energy of the Molecules Low Greatest Least
Particle Attraction/Forces Weak Negligible Strong


Which of these best describes the state of the substance represented by State X?
It is a solid because particle attraction is weak causing the least particle movement.
It is a liquid because particle attraction is weak allowing some particle movement.
It is a gas because the particles of the substance are unable to move.
It is a liquid because the particles of the substance are unable to move.

Answer 1

B). It is a solid because particle attraction is weak causing the least particle movement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The option which is true to the knowledge is second option.

Step-by-step explanation:

The second option tells us that the attraction between the molecules is weak and movement of particles is less. Hence it makes the state x to be liquid because in case of liquid above the given fact is true to the knowledge.

While the other options are contradicting in nature for example if it is a solid that reaction will be strong and the movement will be very weak. And in case of gas that reaction will be very weak and movement will be very strong.