Use the table to answer the question.

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

Lucas
Lucas

Henry
Henry

Jasmine
Jasmine

Tasha

Answer 1

To determine which student is correct regarding the ranking of potential energy in states of matter, we must consider how potential energy is typically ranked based on the states: gas, liquid, and solid. In general, the ranking from lowest to highest potential energy is:

1. Solid (lowest potential energy)
2. Liquid (intermediate potential energy)
3. Gas (highest potential energy)

Now, let's analyze each student's ranking based on this information:

• Henry: gas (highest), liquid, solid (lowest) - Incorrect
• Jasmine: gas (highest), solid, liquid (intermediate) - Incorrect
• Lucas: solid (lowest), gas (highest), liquid (intermediate) - Incorrect
• Tasha: solid (lowest), liquid, gas (highest) - Correct

Based on the correct order (solid < liquid < gas), the correct response is Tasha.