Question

23. Two states of matter are described as follows.

In state 1. the molecules are very far apart. They move about very quickly at random in straight lines
they hit something.
until
In state 2, the molecules are quite closely packed together. They move about at random. They do not have
fixed positions
What is state 1 and what is state 2?*
(1 Point)
State 1 state 2
A solid liquid
B gas solid
Cliquid gas
D gas liquid​

Answer 1

D gas liquid​

Step-by-step explanation:

The states of matter in 1 and 2 are the gas and liquid phases.

State 1; the molecules are very far apart. They move about quickly at random straight lines.

• This is an attribute of a gas.
• The particles or molecules of gases are very far apart.
• They are held together by very weak attractive forces.
• Gases are compressible
• Examples are carbon(iv) oxide, oxygen gas

State 2: the molecules are quite closely packed together. They move about at random. They do not have fixed positions.

• Liquids are held by much stronger attractive forces.
• Their molecules are closer to each other.
• They generally flow
• They are partially compressible.

Solids are the most closely held together by very strong attractive forces. Their molecules have fixed position.

Therefore, State 1 is gas and State 2 is liquid.