Question

Use the table to answer the question. Student Name Potential Energy Rating (lowest to highest) Henry gas, liquid, solid Jasmine gas, solid, liquid Lucas solid, gas, liquid Tasha solid, liquid, gas Four students rank the potential energies of some states of matter. Which student is correct? (1 point) Responses Henry Henry Tasha Tasha Jasmine Jasmine Lucas

Answer 1

To determine which student is correct in ranking the potential energies of the states of matter, we need to consider how the potential energy typically varies among solids, liquids, and gases.

In general, the order of potential energy from lowest to highest is:

- Solid (lowest potential energy)
- Liquid (medium potential energy)
- Gas (highest potential energy)

Now let's analyze each student's ranking:

- **Henry**: gas, liquid, solid (This is incorrect; it should start with solid.)
- **Jasmine**: gas, solid, liquid (This is incorrect; it should start with solid.)
- **Lucas**: solid, gas, liquid (This is incorrect; gas should come last.)
- **Tasha**: solid, liquid, gas (This is correct!)

Based on this analysis, the correct ranking for potential energy from lowest to highest is given by **Tasha**.

Therefore, the correct response is **Tasha**.