Venn diagrams are used for comparing and contrasting different topics. The overlapping sections show characteristics that the topics have in common, and the sections that are unique to each topic show the characteristics apply to only that topic.

Question

Overlapping circles are labeled solid on top, liquid at right, gas at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter.
Which Venn diagram accurately describes what characteristics of solids, liquids, and gasses could be added to this diagram?

Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, mid-level density at right, definite volume least dense at left, with the intersection labeled state of matter.
Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, mid-level density at right, least dense at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter. The intersection of the top and right circles is labeled definite volume.
Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, definite volume mid-level density at right, least dense at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter. The intersection of the left and right circles is labeled definite shape.
Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape least dense at top, definite mid-level density at right, most dense at left, with the intersection of all three labeled state of matter. The intersection of the left and right circles is labeled definite shape.

Answer 1

To accurately describe the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases in a Venn diagram, we need to consider their defining properties:

1. Solids have a definite shape and volume and are generally the most dense.
2. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, typically have mid-level density.
3. Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume and are generally the least dense.

Based on this information, the most appropriate Venn diagram would be:

Overlapping circles are labeled definite shape most dense at top, mid-level density at right, least dense at left, with the intersection labeled state of matter.

In this diagram:

• The solid section would focus on "definite shape" and "most dense."
• The liquid section would focus on "definite volume" and "mid-level density," as liquids have a fixed volume but can change shape.
• The gas section would focus on "least dense" as gases are typically the least dense of the three states of matter.

Thus, this configuration accurately captures the key characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases in relation to their properties.