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Microscopic Behaviors of Matter States

publish date: 2026/05/19 08:28:37.294791 UTC

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Match each state of matter to its correct microscopic molecular description.

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States

Gas state
Liquid state
Solid state

Descriptions

Molecules are widely separated and fly freely through empty space
Molecules are closely packed but free to slide and move around one another
Molecules are bound tightly in a rigid structure and can only vibrate in place

Correct Answer

(1) Gas state,Molecules are widely separated and fly freely through empty space
(2) Liquid state,Molecules are closely packed but free to slide and move around one another
(3) Solid state,Molecules are bound tightly in a rigid structure and can only vibrate in place

Explanation

Solids feature highly ordered structures with vibrating molecules. Liquids are closely packed but fluid, whereas gas molecules are separated by massive distances relative to their size and move independently.

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

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