Particles are spaced the farthest apart in ____________ and the closest together in ____________ . Select the answer that best completes the sentence.

Question

A

liquids; solids

B

gases; liquids

C

solids; gases

D

gases; solids

Answer 1

The correct answer that best completes the sentence is:

D - gases; solids.

In gases, particles are spaced the farthest apart, while in solids, particles are closest together.