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Identify the state of matter for A, B, and C.

A) particles are close together in random positions with about equal kinetic energy and intermolecular forces.
B) particles are close together in fixed positions with low kinetic energy
C) particles are far apart with greater kinetic energy and low intermolecular forces

a) solid < liquid < gas
b) gas < liquid < solid
c) liquid = solid < gas
d) liquid < gas = solid

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Final answer:

The state of matter for A, B, and C are: A) liquid, B) solid, and C) gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

A) The state of matter described in statement A is liquid. In a liquid, particles are close together in random positions with equal kinetic energy and intermolecular forces, allowing them to flow and take the shape of their container.

B) The state of matter described in statement B is solid. In a solid, particles are close together in fixed positions with low kinetic energy, resulting in a definite shape.

C) The state of matter described in statement C is gas. In a gas, particles are far apart with greater kinetic energy and low intermolecular forces, allowing them to freely move and fill the available space.

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Step-by-step explanation:

A) particles are close together in random positions with about equal kinetic energy and intermolecular forces.

These points are about liquid state.

B) particles are close together in fixed positions with low kinetic energy

These points satisfy the qualities of Solid state

C)particles are far apart with greater kinetic energy and low intermolecular forces.

The above qualities are for Gaseous state of matter

A) Liquid

B)Solid

C)Gas

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