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Match the state of matter to its description.

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.liquid
b.solid
c.gas

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Here are the matches for the states of matter to 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:
    a. liquid

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