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
D. where the substance is found on Earth

Answer 1

C: The arrangement and movement of the particles in the substance. Solid particles vibrate and are compact. Liquid slide past each other and are close together. Gas particles are fast moving and very spread out.