Match the state of matter to its description.

Question

Column A
1.
particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place; definite shape and volume:
a
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:
c
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:
b
particles are far apart and move at fast speeds; indefinite shape and volume
Column B
a.solid
b.gas
c.liquid

Answer 1

Here are the matched states of matter with their descriptions:

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