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Classify each phrase as describing a solid liquid or gas

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The above question is incomplete, as each phrase is missing. The correct phrases with which to classify are shown below:

Classify each phrase as describing a solid, liquid, or gas:

1- Particles are close together and can move past each other
2- Definite volume, definite shape
3- Particles are close together and do not move relative to each other
4- No definite volume, no definite shape
5- Definite volume, no definite shape
6- Particles may be far apart and move randomly

Phrase 1 is describing is liquid. In the liquid phase, the particles have a definite volume, but are still capable of moving past each other.

Phrase 2 is describing a solid. Solid particles have a definite volume and also a definite shape based on how the particle pack together.

Phrase 3 is describing a solid, where the particles are tightly packed together in unit cells and at this point the particles are not moving relative to each other.

Phrase 4 is describing a gas, as the particles are moving very rapidly in random directions. A gas will have no definite volume as it will expand to fill the area it is in, this also means it will have no shape.

Phrase 5 is describing a liquid as a liquid will have a definite volume, but the shape of the liquid depends on the vessel containing the liquid, therefore, it has no definite shape.

Phrase 6 is describing a gas as described previously where the particles are moving very rapidly in random directions and can end up great distances apart from other gas particles.

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