Question

jasmine did an investigation about the states of matter. as part of the investigation, jasmine wanted to change a liquid into a solid. what must she do to bring about this change in state?
a. place the liquid in a different container
b. stir the liquid as quickly and thoroughly as possible
c. remove energy from the liquid so that its particles slow down
d. increase the energy of the liquid so that its particles move faster

Explanation:

Changing a liquid to a solid is a phase - change process called freezing. Freezing occurs when energy is removed from a liquid, causing the particles to slow down and arrange themselves into a more ordered, solid structure. Placing the liquid in a different container (A) or stirring it (B) won't change its state to a solid. Increasing the energy of the liquid (D) will make the particles move faster and is more likely to turn it into a gas (vaporize) rather than a solid.

Answer:

C. remove energy from the liquid so that its particles slow down