Question

Use the drop-down menus to determine which state of matter is described in each statement.

The atoms in a are closely packed, but able to slide past each other.
The atoms in a spread as far apart as possible.
A has a definite shape and volume.
The shape of a can change, but the volume is definite.

solid
liquid
gas

Answer 1

The atoms in a LIQUID are closely packed, but able to slide past eachother.

The atoms in a GAS spread as far apart as possible.

a SOLID has a definite shape and volume.

The shape of a LIQUID can change, but the volume is definite.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The atoms in a liquid are closely packed, but able to slide past eachother.

The atoms in a gas spread as far apart as possible.

a solid has a definite shape and volume.

The shape of a liquid can change, but the volume is definite.