Question

Match each state of matter with the statement that best describes it.

1. plasma
2. gas
3. liquid
4. solid

a. Particles move past each other freely but do not go far apart.
b.Particles are so hot that electrons are stripped from atoms.
c. It retains its shape regardless of the shape of the container.
d. It expands to fill the volume of the container.

Answer 1

Each statement corresponds to a different state of matter: plasma is a superheated state where electrons are stripped from atoms, gas expands to fill its container, liquid particles move freely but stay close, and solids retain their shape in any container.

Step-by-step explanation:

To match each state of matter with the statement that best describes it:

1. plasma

b. Particles are so hot that electrons are stripped from atoms.

2. gas

d. It expands to fill the volume of the container.

3. liquid

a. Particles move past each other freely but do not go far apart.

4. solid

c. It retains its shape regardless of the shape of the container.