Question

Consider what you know about solids, liquids, and gases. In each row of the table, choose what you think is the best description of both the function and the structure of matter in each state.
Phase Function Structure
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Liquid
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Answer 1

Sure! Here’s how you can fill out the table based on the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases:

| Phase | Function | Structure |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Solid | Maintain shape and volume; provide support | Particles are tightly packed in a fixed structure; they vibrate in place around fixed positions |
| Liquid | Take the shape of their container; flow easily | Particles are close together but can slide past one another; they have a definite volume but no fixed shape |
| Gas | Fill the entire volume of their container; expand and compress easily | Particles are far apart and move freely; they have no definite shape or volume |

This table summarizes the key aspects of each phase of matter regarding their function and structure.