Question

In general, what determines

whether a substance is
considered to be a solid, liquid
or a gas?
A. the color of the substance
B. the volume of the substance
C. the arrangement and movement of the
particles in the substance

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

- The answer can't be A since a solid, liquid and gas can have the same color. For example you can take water. It exists in three phases ice, liquid and water vapour; they are all colorless.

- The arrangement and movements of the particles in the substance however is different in each. Particles in solid are put more closely together and held at fixed positions making them having higher density. Liquid particles are more further apart than solids and are able to move freely. Gas particles are more loose than solids and liquids allowing them to travel more faster. That is why you can smell a perfume even when it was sprayed far away.