Question

1. if matter is made of atoms, then we can learn a lot about the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gasses based on their atoms and how they are arranged. place an x in the box to indicate whether the given statement most likely refers to a solid, liquid, or gas.

event	solid	liquid	gas
particles move freely
has a definite volume but not a definite shape
has a definite shape and volume
has particles with the most energy
has particles with the least energy

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze particle vibration

In solids, particles vibrate in place due to strong intermolecular forces. So "Particles vibrate in place" - Solid.

Step2: Analyze free - moving particles

Gas particles move freely as they have weak intermolecular forces and high kinetic energy. So "Particles move freely" - Gas.

Step3: Analyze volume and shape

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, so "Has a definite volume but not a definite shape" - Liquid.

Step4: Analyze definite shape and volume

Solids have a definite shape and volume because of the fixed arrangement of particles. So "Has a definite shape and volume" - Solid.

Step5: Analyze particle energy

Gas particles have the most energy among the three states as they move freely and have high kinetic energy. So "Has particles with the most energy" - Gas.

Step6: Analyze least - energy particles

Solid particles have the least energy as they are held in a fixed position and have limited movement. So "Has particles with the least energy" - Solid.

Answer:

Event	Solid	Liquid	Gas
Particles move freely			X
Has a definite volume but not a definite shape		X
Has a definite shape and volume	X
Has particles with the most energy			X
Has particles with the least energy	X