Question

Alan wrote the following phrase to describe the movement of particles in a state of matter.

"Spheres jiggle together in a locked position."

Which state of matter did Alan most likely describe?

Group of answer choices

Liquid

Solid

Gas

Plasma

Answer 1

Alan most likely described the **solid** state of matter. The phrase "spheres jiggle together in a locked position" suggests that the particles are closely packed and vibrate in place, which is characteristic of solids. In liquids, particles can move past each other more freely, and in gases, particles are much farther apart and move independently. Plasma consists of charged particles, which would have a different description.