Question

properties,states of matter,solid,liquid,gas,forces between particles,?,weak,weakest,motion of particles,particles vibrate, but do not move,?,particles move very fast and past one - another in all directions,shape,?,no fixed shape; takes on shape of container,? which three statements about the properties of solids, liquids, or gases are true? a the kinetic energy of particles in the liquid state is greater than the kinetic energy of particles in the gaseous state. b the particles of a solid are held together more strongly than the particles of a liquid. c the particles of a liquid completely fill the space inside the container. d the particles of a solid always have a fixed shape. e the particles of a gas take on the shape of the container and fill the space inside the container. f the shape of the particles of a solid cannot change shape.

Explanation:

• A: False, gas particles have higher kinetic energy.
• B: True, stronger inter - particle forces in solids.
• C: False, liquids take shape of container but don't fill completely.
• D: True, solids have fixed shape due to strong particle bonds.
• E: True, gas particles move freely to fill and take shape of container.
• F: False, solids can change shape under force.

Answer:

B. The particles of a solid are held together more strongly than the particles of a liquid.
D. The particles of a solid always have a fixed shape.
E. The particles of a gas take on the shape of the container and fill the space inside the container.