Match the state of matter to its description.

Question

Column A
1.
particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume:
particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume
2.
particles are loosely packed and slide past one another; indefinite shape but definite volume:
particles are loosely packed and slide past one another; indefinite shape but definite volume
3.
particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume:
particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume
Column B
a.gas
b.solid
c.liquid

Answer 1

Here are the matches between the states of matter and their descriptions:

1. Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume: b. solid

2. Particles are loosely packed and slide past one another; indefinite shape but definite volume: c. liquid

3. Particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume: a. gas