Question

the motion of atoms is affected by temperature. the pictures show water at three different temperatures. place the pictures in order of increasing motion of water atoms. picture 1 picture 2 picture 3

Explanation:

Step1: Recall kinetic - theory of matter

The motion of atoms increases with temperature. Solids have the least - mobile atoms, liquids have more mobile atoms, and gases have the most mobile atoms.

Step2: Identify states of water in pictures

Picture 1 is ice (solid), Picture 3 is liquid water, and Picture 2 is steam (gas).

Step3: Order by atomic motion

The order of increasing motion of water atoms is based on the state of matter. Solids have the least atomic motion, followed by liquids, and then gases.

Answer:

Picture 1, Picture 3, Picture 2