Answer:
A solid is like the tray being shaken slowly and all the marbles moving in their positions, a liquid is like the tray being shaken and the marbles moving around it, and a gas is like the tray being shaken hard and the marbles moving vigorously around it.
Explanation:
In science, matter can be defined as anything that has mass and occupies space. Any physical object that is found on earth is typically composed of matter. Matter are known to be made up of atoms and as a result has the property of existing in states.
Generally, matter exists in three (3) distinct or classical phases and these are;
1. Solid: it is the state of matter in which the physical substance has a definite shape and fixed volume but not compressible. Examples of solids are pen, screwdriver, television, car etc.
2. Liquid: it is the state of matter in which the physical substance can be poured and it takes the shape of its container. Also, liquids generally have a definite volume. Examples of liquids are urine, water, milk, blood etc.
3. Gas: it is the state of matter in which the physical substance has no definite shape or volume and as a result fills all available space. Also, gases are easily compressible and can flow. Examples of gases are hydrogen, oxygen, argon, nitrogen etc.
Hence, the statement which best compares the various phase of matter to marbles in a tray is that,
a. All the marbles which are solid move in their positions when the tray is shaken slowly.
b. When the tray is being shaken and the marbles moves around it, this represents a liquid.
c. When the marbles move vigorously around the tray as it's being shaken quickly, this represents the a gas or gaseous state.