For your first question:
- The event that is an example of an exothermic reaction is: a) combustion
Combustion is a chemical reaction that typically releases heat and light, which is characteristic of exothermic reactions.
Now, for the match between descriptions and types of matter:
Column A
- State of matter where particles can slide past one another - A) Liquid
- State of matter where particles move freely within their container - C) Gas
- State of matter where particles are packed tightly - B) Solid
So the matches are:
- A (Liquid)
- C (Gas)
- B (Solid)