Question

A sample of a substance has a high density, yet a low particle motion. This sample must be a

A) gas.
B) liquid.
C) plasma.
D) solid.

Answer 1

The most possible answer is letter B) Liquid.
If we are going to base the answer to the motion of particles, liquid is the best answer since solid's particle cannot move for they are tightly packed while the particles of gas and plasma (ionized gas) are free and move at high speeds.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option (D).

Step-by-step explanation:

In solid state there is strong inter molecular forces of attraction between particles therefore the motion of particles are completely restricted where as in liquids and gases, the inter molecular forces are comparatively weak and thus the motion of particles are not restricted.

A sample of a substance has a high density which means that volume of occupied by the substance is less .This is because volume is inversely proportional to the density of a substance. High density means that large numbers of particles are present in a unit volume of that substance and that is state of substance is a solid state.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).