Question

question 3 (multiple choice worth 4 points) (01.04r mc) the table compares the characteristics of a substance in three different states of matter. characteristic state x state y state z average kinetic energy of the molecules low greatest least particle attraction/forces weak negligible strong comparison of characteristics which of these best describes the state of the substance represented by state y? it is a solid because there is negligible attraction between particles. it is a liquid because there is high attraction between particles. it is a liquid because the particles of the substance have the lowest speeds. it is a gas because the particles of the substance have the highest speeds.

Explanation:

In gases, the average kinetic energy of molecules is the greatest among the three states of matter, and the particle - particle attraction forces are negligible. State Y has the greatest average kinetic energy of molecules and negligible particle attraction forces, which are characteristics of a gas.

Answer:

It is a gas because the particles of the substance have the highest speeds.