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Two states of matter are described below.

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State X: Particles are charged and move freely
State Y: Particles are fixed in a lattice

Which combination of the state and a substance in that state is correct?
State X = neon; State Y = milk
State X = neon; State Y = crayon
State X = oxygen; State Y = water
State X = milk; State Y = concrete block

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State X = neon; State Y = crayon
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Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Plasma is defined as the hot ionized gas that consists of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons.

Since, it is a hot gas therefore, its particles move much more rapidly from one place to another.

For example, neon is a plasma.

Whereas in solid substances only, particles are arranged in a fixed lattice because in solid state they are held together by strong forces of interaction. As a result, particles are not able to move from their position.

For example, crayon is a solid substance hence, it has a fixed lattice.

Thus, we can conclude that State X = neon; State Y = crayon.

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